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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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