How to pronounce hop

Say it like this: /hɑp/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/hɑp/
Australian

What does hop mean?

nounA short jump.

“The frog crossed the brook in three or four hops.”

A jump on one leg.

A short journey, especially in the case of air travel, one that takes place on a private plane.

verbTo jump a short distance.

To jump on one foot.

To be in state of energetic activity.

“Sorry, can't chat. Got to hop.”

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