tripe
7 synonyms for tripe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The stomach lining of a cow or other ruminant animal, prepared and eaten as food.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tripe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a load of tripe
tripe and onions
Etymology
From Old French tripe ("entrails"), a word of uncertain origin — possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.
Full origin of tripe →Frequently asked questions
What does “tripe” mean?
The word “tripe” means the stomach lining of a cow or other ruminant animal, prepared and eaten as food. In plain terms, either a cut of animal stomach eaten as food, or, informally, rubbish/nonsense.
How do you pronounce “tripe”?
“Tripe” is pronounced tryp (/tɹaɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “tripe” in a sentence?
Here is “tripe” used in a sentence: “The market stall sold fresh tripe alongside other offal cuts.”
What part of speech is “tripe”?
“Tripe” is a noun.
Where does the word “tripe” come from?
The word “tripe” comes from Old French. From Old French tripe ("entrails"), a word of uncertain origin — possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.
How many meanings does “tripe” have?
“Tripe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the stomach lining of a cow or other ruminant animal, prepared and eaten as food.
