Hop meaning : A short jump. A jump on one leg. A short journey, especially in the case of air travel, one that take place on private plane. A bounce, especially from the ground, of a thrown or batted ball. A dance; a gathering for the purpose of dancing. The sending of a data packet from one host to another as part of its overall journey. To jump a short distance. To jump on one foot. To be in state of energetic activity. To suddenly take a mode of transportation that one does not drive oneself, often surreptitiously. To jump onto, or over (usually in combination) To move frequently from one place or situation to another similar one. To walk lame; to limp. To dance.