adjective Uncommon

tripping

TRIH-pihng

Tripping (adjective) means Light, quick, and nimble in movement. Example: “She crossed the stage with a tripping little dance step.”

adjective

Light, quick, and nimble in movement.

"She crossed the stage with a tripping little dance step."

Under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug, or behaving as if one were.

"He swore he saw the walls breathing while tripping on the festival grounds."

"You sound like you're tripping — that theory makes no sense."

How to use tripping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMoving lightly and quickly, or experiencing (or acting like you're experiencing) a drug-induced hallucination.

When to use it

The drug-related sense is informal/slang.

Word forms

more tripping comparative, trippings plural, most tripping superlative

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Rhymes for tripping

tipping dipping ripping nipping sipping yipping shipping whipping slipping dripping clipping gripping

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tripping” mean?

The word “tripping” means light, quick, and nimble in movement. In plain terms, moving lightly and quickly, or experiencing (or acting like you're experiencing) a drug-induced hallucination.

How do you pronounce “tripping”?

“Tripping” is pronounced TRIH-pihng (/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tripping” in a sentence?

Here is “tripping” used in a sentence: “She crossed the stage with a tripping little dance step.”

What part of speech is “tripping”?

“Tripping” is an adjective.

Is “tripping” a common word?

“Tripping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “tripping” have?

“Tripping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: light, quick, and nimble in movement.