hop

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Meaning · English

Opium, or some other narcotic drug.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You've been shot full of hop and kept under it until you're as crazy as two waltzing mice.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hop” mean?

Opium, or some other narcotic drug.

Is “hop” formal or informal?

hop is generally slang.