hedgehop verb3 •Of an aircraft: to fly very close to the ground, such that evasive manoeuvres need to be taken to avoid obstacles. •Of birds: to move along the line of a hedge; to move by flying from one hedge, bush, or the like, to another close by.Gluttonous, hoarding jay; he should have hedge-hopped and lurched from tree to tree in his usual furtive manner. — 1967 •Of people: to run and jump over a series of hedges, fences, etc., as a pastime. formshedgehopped · hedgehopping · hedgehops