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trippeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • mince noun Meat that has been finely chopped or ground.
  • patter noun A quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.
  • pussyfoot verb To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.

Senses

trippeln is used for these senses in English:

  • mince (intransitive) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner.
  • patter A soft repeated sound, as of rain falling, or feet walking on a hard surface.
  • pussyfoot (intransitive) To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.

mince — full definition

  1. noun Meat that has been finely chopped or ground.
  2. verb To chop food into very small pieces.
  3. verb To soften or hold back one's words so as not to offend (usually in "not mince words").
  4. verb To walk with small, affected, dainty steps.

patter — full definition

  1. noun A quick series of light, repeated sounds, like rain hitting a roof or feet running on pavement.
  2. noun Fast, smooth talk, especially the kind used by salespeople, comedians, or auctioneers.
  3. verb To make a series of quick, light tapping sounds.

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