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Definition of hopping
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Origin and Etymology of hopping
see 1hop
hopping
Definition of hopping
1 : intensely active : busy they kept us hopping
2 : extremely angry
Examples of hopping in a Sentence
The boss kept me hopping all day.
when he saw what I'd done to his car, the other driver was hopping
Origin and Etymology of hopping
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hopping
Definition of hopping
: a going from one place to another of the same kind —usually used in combination gallery-hopping bar-hopping
Recent Examples of hopping from the Web
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An interactive test lab offers a hands-on experience with different elements of brewing, such as sampling wort and dry hopping.
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Island hop in search of dolphins, shells and live music Island hopping in the fall between the more than 100 islands of Fort Myers and Sanibel is one of the most romantic ways to explore Southwest Florida.
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But that may not be far away given higher rates of job hopping and employer turnover, Hudson said.
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The conference itself is organized with specific panels covering everything from dry hopping to brewery automation.
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Although there is research to suggest job-hopping is not as prevalent as believed, social expectations of corporate loyalty have waned.
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For the most part, these workers are more interested in holding onto their jobs and the benefits that go with them than pushing for a pay rise or job hopping.
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Obsess over where to eat: Restaurant hopping is a sport here.
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While Hole Crepe Cafe has daytime hours, except for being closed on Mondays, Berry is hoping to attract the late-night crowd in Canton, who may have the munchies after bar hopping.
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Origin and Etymology of hopping
see 1hop
HOPPING Defined for English Language Learners
hopping
Definition of hopping for English Language Learners
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: very busy or active
hopping
Definition of hopping for English Language Learners
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: the activity of going from one place to another place of the same kind
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