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Hopscotch - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Hopscotch is a children's game where players toss a small object into numbered squares drawn on the ground and then hop or jump through the spaces to retrieve it.

hopscotch

/ˈhɑpˌskɑtʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃ/

Definition:

A children's game involving hopping over squares drawn on the ground to retrieve a marker.

Synonyms:

skipping game, jump game, grid game

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

inactivity, stillness

Common Collocations:

play hopscotch, draw hopscotch, hopscotch grid, hopscotch rules

Derivatives:

hopscotcher, hopscotching

Usage Tips:

Use "hopscotch" as a noun to describe the game or as a verb meaning to move erratically like in the game.

Common Phrases:

"hopscotch around, " "play hopscotch, " "hopscotch pattern"

Etymology:

From Middle English "hoppen" (to hop) + "scocchen" (to scratch or cut), referring to the scratched grid used in the game.

Examples:

  • 1. The kids drew a hopscotch grid on the sidewalk.
  • 2. She loves to play hopscotch during recess with her friends.
  • 3. He hopped carefully through the hopscotch squares to avoid stepping on the lines.
  • 4. The teacher used chalk to mark a new hopscotch course for the class.

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