Hop, ___ and a jump (4)

I believe the answer is:

skip

(Other definitions for skip that I've seen before include "Depository for rubbish" , "Receptacle for rubbish" , "Miss out; light jump" , "leave something out" , "Pass over, omit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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