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hoppity

hoppity

7.4
Moving in small playful jumps like a rabbit
  • adjective
  • /ˈhɑːpɪti/
  • Informal
translation icon : saltarín
  • Her hoppity walk made everyone smile as she skipped down the path.

Examples

  • The frog's hoppity movements helped it escape quickly from the pond's edge.

  • The hoppity rabbit dashed across the lawn.

  • The hoppity rabbit bounded across the field at dawn, delighting the children nearby.

  • She walked in a hoppity manner after winning the game.

  • The hoppity rabbit bounded joyfully across the garden, making everyone laugh.

  • Her hoppity dance brought energy to the party as she leaped around the room.

  • The children laughed as they watched the hoppity frog jump from lily pad to lily pad.

Synonyms

hippity hoppity
vshoppity
  • Baby Talk
1 9.5

Moving with quick, bouncy jumps like a child or small animal

is more neutral and fits ordinary use rather than childlike tone
skippy
vshoppity
  • Informal
1 7.0

Acting or moving in a lively, bouncy way

focuses on small playful jumps rather than broad energetic motion
bouncily
vshoppity
4.0

In a lively, energetic way with light jumps

is about small playful jumps rather than general manner
jiggety
vshoppity
  • UK
9.3

Lively and bouncy in a way that looks jerky

is playful jumps that are smooth and regular rather than jerky
springily
vshoppity
6.1

In a lively, bouncy way full of energy

is small playful jumps rather than general elastic motion

Antonyms

1.0

Not moving or making a sound

46 2.9

Not moving and staying in one place

Idioms

hippity hoppity
  • Baby Talk
1 9.5

Moving with quick, bouncy jumps like a child or small animal

How Bouncy

bouncy
9 2.0
hoppity
  • Informal
7.4
light-footed
1 4.2

Surface Forms

hoppity positive

Morphology

hoppity = hop (transparent) = hop + ity

The meaning is directly derived from 'hop' with a playful/expression-forming suffix indicating manner or quality of hopping.

Etymology

The word hoppity comes from the simple verb hop, which means 'jump'. A playful ending like -ity makes the word sound bouncy, so hoppity describes moving in small, cheerful jumps.