LOLLOP Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

lollop

verb

ˈlä-ləp

Definition of lollop

as in to hop

to move with a light springing step the dog raced off and then lolloped back with a large stick in its mouth

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And if the couple decides to live a nomadic life, hopping from mansion to mansion, Farlow said thousands of years of Samoyed breeding should come in handy.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Though nothing about the current situation is ideal, there’s no clear way to hop off without ensuring certain doom at the hands of a large, angry cat.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hop

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Bouwman went in to clear a bouncing ball with his head before Van Bommel jumped into the challenge and his back connected with force with the Netherlands youth international in the air.

— Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Darian Orduno bounced her baby boy on her chest, looking down at his thick black hair and bright eyes.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of bounce

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Wilson skipped a pass to Adams, who sent a wobbler to Kenny Golladay for a 34-yard completion.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
But many congressional lawmakers are skipping the convention to campaign in their districts, and many grassroots supporters claim the event is too pricey to justify attending.

— James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

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