Barhopped: meaning, definitions and examples

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barhopped

 

[ bɑrˌhɑpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social activity

Barhopped refers to the act of visiting multiple bars in a single outing, often with the purpose of enjoying drinks, socializing, and experiencing the different atmospheres each bar has to offer. It is commonly associated with nightlife and can be a fun way to explore a city's drinking establishments. Typically, barhopping is done over a few hours and can be accompanied by friends or fellow revelers. Patrons may choose to barhop to sample various cocktails, beers or to enjoy live music and entertainment.

Synonyms

bar crawled, club-hopped, pub crawled

Examples of usage

  • We barhopped all night in the downtown area.
  • They barhopped their way through the city's hottest nightlife spots.
  • After dinner, we decided to barhop and find a great place for cocktails.
  • On weekends, many people enjoy barhopping with friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "barhopped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pulei de bar em bar

🇮🇳 बार पर गए

🇩🇪 von Bar zu Bar gehopst

🇮🇩 berpindah dari bar ke bar

🇺🇦 перепригували з бару в бар

🇵🇱 przeskakiwać z baru do baru

🇯🇵 バーを渡り歩いた

🇫🇷 faire le tour des bars

🇪🇸 ir de bar en bar

🇹🇷 barlar arasında dolaşmak

🇰🇷 바에서 바로 이동하다

🇸🇦 انتقل من بار إلى بار

🇨🇿 přeskočit z baru do baru

🇸🇰 preskakovať z baru do baru

🇨🇳 酒吧跳跃

🇸🇮 preskakovati iz bara v bar

🇮🇸 hoppa á milli baranna

🇰🇿 барлар арасында секіру

🇬🇪 ბარებიდან ბარებში გადასვლა

🇦🇿 barlardan barlara keçmək

🇲🇽 ir de bar en bar

Etymology

The term 'barhop' originated in the United States, combining the word 'bar'—a place where alcoholic beverages are served—with 'hop,' an informal term suggesting movement or travel from one location to another. Its use can be traced back to the mid-20th century as social drinking culture began to flourish, alongside the rise of urban nightlife. As cities grew and more drinking establishments opened, the idea of moving between bars for varied experiences became popular among social groups, particularly in college towns and metropolitan areas. The practice mirrors similar traditions such as pub crawls in the UK. Over time, the term gained popularity and became a standard part of nightlife vernacular, often associated with joyous outings and social bonding. Today, barhopping is often featured in nightlife guides and social media, promoting it as a way to enjoy diverse experiences within a city's entertainment scene.