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 More than 250 IPAs were submitted to the competition and the hoppy beers were split into five sub-categories, America IPA, Hazy IPA, Experimental IPA, American Double IPA and Hazy Double IPA. Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Rasputin Todd The field is now down to a sweet and hoppy 16 brews fighting for the Cincinnati's Favorite Beer 2024 title. The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 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 29 May. 2024.

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