A jumpy flight? (3)

I believe the answer is:

hop

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'flight?' is the definition.
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I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for hop that I've seen before include "Dried flower; jump" , "Beer flavouring; jump" , "'..., step and jump (3)'" , "Climbing plant - jump!" , "Jump on a pogo stick" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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