Hop

v.

Heard in Cork, Tipperary and Dublin

To jump upon someone in a mugging fashion.

In use

Two fellas hopped me last night going down Pana.

Posh English

Two fellows jumped upon me last night while I was walking down Patrick Street.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Hop onTo attack or fight someone.
  • Hop the wallA term used by boarders in Farranferris when they went out over the college wall to the…
  • Much hopLittle to no reaction, response, or encouraging feedback from a person.
  • On da hopTo sneak out of school during lessons.
  • On the hopPlaying truant. Avoiding school.
  • The hopTo leave school or a lesson without permission.