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
1
Light, quick, and nimble in movement.
"She crossed the stage with a tripping little dance step."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- trippings
- Comparative
- more tripping
- Superlative
- most tripping
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for tripping
tipping
dipping
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nipping
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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.
