On the hop

phr.

Heard in Cork and Wexford

Playing truant. Avoiding school.

In use

Im going on the hop" "Will we go on de hop feen

Posh English

I am playing truant today. Shall we skip school, old chap?

  • HopA dance or hop, an evening out dancing.
  • On da hopTo sneak out of school during lessons.
  • The hopTo leave school or a lesson without permission.
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  • Much hopLittle to no reaction, response, or encouraging feedback from a person.