as in to hop
to move with a light springing step the dog raced off and then lolloped back with a large stick in its mouth

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Recent Examples of lollop In the foreground, two sea lions lollop up a beach toward the frame, while another looks over its shoulder, apprehending, with what one imagines would be no small horror, that a killer whale has just exploded out of the Atlantic breakers behind them. Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2022
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Verb
  • Even celebrities have been eager to hop on the trend, with stars like Mariah Carey and Jeff Goldblum parodying the ad.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 31 July 2025
  • Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Matcha Latte: Tunnel City Coffee is always hopping – but there’s usually space to sit down and enjoy that matcha latte or a coffee frappe.
    Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Verb
  • Early in Wednesday’s practice, Lloyd bounced outside and ripped off a big run.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • This is also an excellent time to bounce your ideas for the future off someone to get their feedback.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • So, my advice is to skip generic educational content.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Avoid skipping trims: Cut your hair to retain your growth.
    Essence, Essence, 24 July 2025

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“Lollop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lollop. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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