Lope/ləʊp/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Energetic Movement Used to describe an energetic and effortless way of moving that covers ground quickly. The horse would lope over the open fields with ease. Pro Tip 2/3Casual Speed Expresses a casual form of running, faster than a jog but not a full sprint. During the hike, she would occasionally lope to catch up with friends. Pro Tip 3/3Irregular Usage Not commonly used; may sound poetic or old-fashioned in contemporary contexts. The child watched the deer lope across the meadow in the early morning.