head-hop

English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) In writing fiction, to switch suddenly from one character's perspective to another's, disrupting the flow of the story.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English hop (move rapidly between locations).

Origin

English

hop

Gloss

move rapidly between locations

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