General
trippy
What does trippy mean?
Describing art, music, or visuals that feel dreamlike and mind-bending.
"The band's light show was wonderfully trippy."
Origin
Derived from the 1960s psychedelic sense of 'trip,' 'trippy' described anything that evoked the surreal, distorted quality of a hallucinogenic experience.
Frequently asked questions
What does trippy mean in slang?
It means surreal, hallucinatory, or resembling a psychedelic experience, often describing visuals or strange moments.
Where did trippy come from?
From the 1960s psychedelic sense of 'trip,' extended to describe anything dreamlike or mind-bending.
Does trippy always relate to drugs?
No, it is commonly used for any surreal, disorienting, or fascinatingly strange experience.
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