To go casually and without fuss to a nearby place, often used as a cheerful invitation.
Go to a place nearby in a relaxed, easy way.
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To go to a nearby place in a casual, easy, or cheerful manner; often used as an invitation.
"Hop on down to the community centre this Saturday for our annual fair!"
Come on down!
— The Price Is Right (US TV game show, recurring catchphrase since 1972)
To travel a short distance to visit a person or business, used in a relaxed, conversational tone.
"If you need a quote, just hop on down to our showroom and we'll sort you out."
To hop (move in small jumps) downward toward a destination.
Go to a place nearby in a relaxed, easy way.
Characteristic of Southern American English and folksy or advertising registers. Often used in invitations or announcements, e.g. 'Hop on down to Joe's Diner for the best pie in town!' The 'down to' suggests moving toward a specific location.
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