adj
hoppy
HO-pee
Hoppy (adj) means having a strong taste of hops. Example: “This pale ale is very hoppy, with a bitter, floral edge.”
adj
1
Having a strong taste of hops.
"This pale ale is very hoppy, with a bitter, floral edge."
2
Marked by a hopping motion.
"The bird had a quick, hoppy little walk."
How to use hoppy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTasting strongly of hops (used for beer), or moving in a bouncing, hopping way.
Common pairings
hoppy beer
hoppy IPA
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Word forms
- Comparative
- hoppier
- Superlative
- hoppiest
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This pale ale is very _____, with a bitter, floral edge.
Etymology
From hop + -y.
Rhymes for hoppy
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What does “hoppy” mean?
The word “hoppy” means having a strong taste of hops. In plain terms, tasting strongly of hops (used for beer), or moving in a bouncing, hopping way.
How do you pronounce “hoppy”?
“Hoppy” is pronounced HO-pee (/ˈhɑpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “hoppy” in a sentence?
Here is “hoppy” used in a sentence: “This pale ale is very hoppy, with a bitter, floral edge.”
What part of speech is “hoppy”?
“Hoppy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “hoppy” have?
“Hoppy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a strong taste of hops.
