Word: HOPS
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Definition of HOPS
- A short jump.
"The frog crossed the brook in three or four hops."
- A jump on one leg.
- A short journey, especially in the case of air travel, one that take place on private plane.
- To jump a short distance.
- To jump on one foot.
- To be in state of energetic activity.
"Sorry, can't chat. Got to hop."
- The plant (Humulus lupulus) from whose flowers, beer or ale is brewed.
- (usually in the plural) The flowers of the hop plant, dried and used to brew beer etc.
- Opium, or some other narcotic drug.
- To impregnate with hops, especially to add hops as a flavouring agent during the production of beer
- To gather hops.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "hops" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "hops" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing HOPS:
- # the hops effect
- # master of hops
- # playing with hops
- # in terms of hops
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