hop

(noun) the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot).

(noun) twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer. Synonyms: hops.

(noun) an informal dance where popular music is played. Synonyms: record hop.

(verb) jump lightly. Synonyms: skip, hop-skip.

(verb) move quickly from one place to another.

(verb) travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.. Examples: "She hopped a train to chicago." "He hopped rides all over the country."

(verb) traverse as if by a short airplane trip. Examples: "Hop the pacific ocean."

(verb) jump across. Examples: "He hopped the bush."

(verb) make a jump forward or upward.