hopscotch
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Noun — A children's game of hopping through a pattern of numbered squares chalked on the ground.
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Etymology
From hop + an old word meaning "scratch" (referring to the lines scratched or chalked on the ground).
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What does “hopscotch” mean?
The word “hopscotch” means a children's game of hopping through a pattern of numbered squares chalked on the ground. In plain terms, the classic hopping game, or figuratively, jumping between several places or things in sequence.
How do you pronounce “hopscotch”?
“Hopscotch” is pronounced HOP-skoch (/ˈhɑpˌskɑt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hopscotch” in a sentence?
Here is “hopscotch” used in a sentence: “The kids drew a hopscotch grid on the pavement with chalk.”
What part of speech is “hopscotch”?
Depending on how it is used, “hopscotch” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “hopscotch” have?
“Hopscotch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a children's game of hopping through a pattern of numbered squares chalked on the ground.