hop the twig en · VERB
Etymology
Originally in reference to a bird eluding hunters by hopping branches.
Meanings
- (archaic, slang) Synonym of run away, (originally) especially from creditors.
- (archaic, slang) Synonym of play truant, to avoid or run away from school.
- (archaic, euphemistic) Synonym of die.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hopping the twig | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| hops the twig | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| hopped the twig | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| hopped the twig | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
fall off the twig · hop the wag
Synonyms
die · run away · to avoid or run away from school · play truant