hyppäys — meaning in English

English meaning

• hop noun A short jump, especially on one leg or foot.
• leap verb To jump a long distance, or jump over something suddenly and forcefully.

Senses

hyppäys is used for these senses in English:

• hop A short jump.
• leap (figuratively) A significant move forward.
• quantum leap (figurative) An abrupt, extreme change.

hop — full definition

1. noun A short jump, especially on one leg or foot.
2. noun A short trip, especially by plane.
3. verb To jump a short distance, often on one leg.
4. noun A climbing plant whose flowers are used to flavour beer.

leap — full definition

1. verb To jump a long distance, or jump over something suddenly and forcefully.
2. noun The act of jumping, or the distance covered by a jump.
3. noun A sudden and significant advance or improvement.

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