spy-hopping

spy-hop·ping

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spahy hop-ing]
- /spaɪ ˈhɒp ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spahy hop-ing]
- /spaɪ ˈhɒp ɪŋ/

Definitions of spy-hopping word

noun spy-hopping a vertical half-rise out of the water performed by a whale in order to view the surroundings. a springing bounce in tall grasses performed by certain land mammals, as foxes and wolves, to view the surroundings. 1
verb without object spy-hopping to perform such a rise or bounce. 1

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Parts of speech for Spy-hopping

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spy-hopping popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.