Gaming
hopkick
What does hopkick mean?
A short hopping kick that launches the opponent into a juggle. Most of the cast has one, and it's a staple for punishing whiffed lows.
"He whiffed a poke and I hopkicked him into a wall combo for half his health."
Origin
Tekken; a near-universal df+3 style move that hops and launches on hit, used to punish lows and whiffs.
Frequently asked questions
What does "hopkick" mean in Tekken?
It's a jumping kick that launches your opponent, commonly used as a go-to whiff punisher.
How do you use "hopkick" in a sentence?
"He whiffed the jab, so I hopkicked him into a full combo."
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