hop about
A2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
Jump around lightly, or keep moving quickly from one place to another
Literal meaning: To repeatedly jump in small, light hops while moving from one spot to another
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To move around with light, quick jumps, as a bird or small animal does
"A little robin was hopping about on the lawn, searching for worms."
Grammar: inseparable
2 A2 informal
To move restlessly or busily from place to place or task to task
"The children were hopping about excitedly, unable to sit still before the show started."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often used of birds, rabbits, or children. Figuratively, can describe someone who moves quickly and restlessly between tasks, places, or topics. 'Hop around' is an equivalent variant. More common in British English.
Commonly used with
bird rabbit child excitedly nervously sparrow
Forms
Base
hop about
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hops about
he/she/it
Past simple
hoped about
yesterday
Past participle
hoped about
have + pp
-ing form
hoping about
continuous
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