Hop

n.

Heard in Dublin, Tipperary and Cork

A dance or hop, an evening out dancing.

Me and the mott are goimg to the hop tonight

Posh English

My lady friend and I are attending the dance this evening.

Same phrase, other counties

• Tipperary
• Cork

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