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trippin
What does trippin mean?
Being paranoid or stressed about something.
"She's been trippin about the test all week."
Origin
AAVE slang from the 80s and 90s, from 'tripping out,' carried into the mainstream by hip-hop and R&B, meaning to act out of sorts.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'trippin' mean?
It means overreacting, acting irrationally, or saying something ridiculous.
What does 'why you trippin' mean?
It's asking why someone is overreacting or getting worked up about something small.
What does 'trippin' mean in texting?
It means you're overreacting or being unreasonable, like 'you're trippin over nothing.'
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