NYT Dictionary

HOPPING

/ˈhɑpɪŋ/
NounVerbAdjectiveHOP-pinghop-ping · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023

Meaning

hop picking, the practice of picking hops; for Londoners a holiday period working in the hop gardens of Kent.

Etymology

Origin: French

Alternative spelling (C17) of hoppe, from Middle French houbelon

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hopskipbouncingbustlingfussyhummingjumpingleapingpoppingprancing

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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