Stop in Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Short Duration Use 'stop in' to imply your visit will be brief, not taking up a lot of time. Just going to stop in and say hi to grandma. Pro Tip 2/3Friendly Gesture 'Stop in' often indicates a casual, friendly visit rather than a formal one. I thought I'd stop in for a coffee and catch up with you. Pro Tip 3/3No Obligations Imply no need for elaborate preparations or formalities for the host when using 'stop in'. Don't fuss, it's just me stopping in for a minute.