hoppy

adjective

hop·​py ˈhä-pē How to pronounce hoppy (audio)
hoppier; hoppiest
: having the taste or aroma of hops
used especially of ale or beer

Examples of hoppy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bitter, sweet, rich, hoppy, and amazingly elevated. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024 Chase accordingly with frosty pints of Polish beer like the hoppy and crisp Zywiec. Staff Author Published, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 Pivo Pils is a hoppy take on the traditional German Pilsner style. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 But for those with less hoppy tastes, go for the Vienna Lager. Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hoppy 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hoppy was circa 1889

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“Hoppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hoppy. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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