Lope \Lope\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Loped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Loping}.] [See {Leap}.] 1. To leap; to dance. [Prov. Eng.] "He that lopes on the ropes." --Middleton. [1913 Webster] 2. To move with a leaping or bounding stride, as a horse. [U.S.] [1913 Webster] 3. To run with an easy, bounding stride; -- of people. [PJC]