Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Having a strong taste or smell of hops, a bitter herb used in brewing beer.
Pronunciation (US): /ˈhɑpi/
Pronunciation (UK): /ˈhɒpi/
Origin and Usage: The word "hoppy" is derived from the noun "hop" and was first used in the 19th century to describe the taste of beer. Today, it is commonly used to describe the taste or aroma of beer, particularly India Pale Ales (IPAs) and other hop-forward styles.
Synonyms: Bitter, tangy, zesty, pungent.
Related Words: Happy, hippy, poppy, soppy, toppy.
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