Hop
/hɒp/noun
To jump lightly on one foot or with both feet together; also, a short jump or a small leap.
Did you know?English hop is an old native Germanic word, and its oldest relatives are tied to the same ancient root behind words for leaping and springing in several Indo-European languages.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kemb-
“to bend, curve, or spring”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*hupjaną
“to hop, spring up”
Old English
OE
hoppian
“to leap, spring, or dance lightly”
Middle English
ME
hoppen
“to jump or dance with short leaps”
Modern English
English
hop
“to jump lightly or make a short leap”