Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hippety-hop
noun
/ˈhɪp.ɪ.ti.hɒp/
Definition
A lively, bouncing movement, often associated with children or playful animals.
Examples
- The children skipped and did a hippety-hop across the playground.
- Her puppy did a little hippety-hop when it saw the ball.
Meaning
The term ‘hippety-hop’ describes a cheerful, energetic way of hopping or jumping, usually in a playful manner.
Synonyms
- bounce
- jump
- skip
- leap
