noun

hopscotch

HOP-skoch

Hopscotch (noun) means a children's game of hopping through a pattern of numbered squares chalked on the ground. Example: “The kids drew a hopscotch grid on the pavement with chalk.”

noun

A children's game of hopping through a pattern of numbered squares chalked on the ground.

"The kids drew a hopscotch grid on the pavement with chalk."

verb

To move by jumping from one thing to another, as in the game.

"The tour hopscotched between five cities in a week."

How to use hopscotch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe classic hopping game, or figuratively, jumping between several places or things in sequence.

Common pairings

play hopscotch hopscotch grid hopscotch across

Word forms

hopscotched past tense, hopscotches singular

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Etymology

From hop + an old word meaning "scratch" (referring to the lines scratched or chalked on the ground).

Frequently asked questions

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.