in the hopper

in the hop·per

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Definitions of in the hopper words

noun in the hopper a person or thing that hops. 1
noun in the hopper Informal. a person who travels or moves frequently from one place or situation to another (usually used in combination): a two-week tour designed for energetic city-hoppers. 1
noun in the hopper any of various jumping insects, as grasshoppers or leafhoppers. 1
noun in the hopper Australian. kangaroo. 1
noun in the hopper a funnel-shaped chamber or bin in which loose material, as grain or coal, is stored temporarily, being filled through the top and dispensed through the bottom. 1
noun in the hopper Railroads. hopper car. 1

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1200-50; See origin at hop1, -er1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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