Word of the Day

hopscotch

[hop-skoch]

verb:

to jump or leap from one place to another

Explanation

To hopscotch is to move by hopping or leaping from place to place, much like the playground game that inspired the word. A rabbit might hopscotch across a lawn, or a child might hopscotch over puddles after the rain. The word captures motion that feels lively, playful, and light on its feet.

Example: The mountain goat began to hopscotch between the narrow ledges to reach the high peak.

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