adjective

trippy

TRIH-pee

Trippy (adjective) means Strange and surreal, like the visual effects of a hallucinogenic drug. Example: “The music video was full of trippy, swirling colours.”

adjective

Strange and surreal, like the visual effects of a hallucinogenic drug.

"The music video was full of trippy, swirling colours."

"That dream I had last night was seriously trippy."

How to use trippy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWeird and surreal in a psychedelic way.

When to use it

Informal.

Word forms

trippier comparative, trippiest superlative

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Etymology

From "trip" (a hallucinogenic drug experience) + the adjective-forming suffix "-y."

Rhymes for trippy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “trippy” mean?

The word “trippy” means strange and surreal, like the visual effects of a hallucinogenic drug. In plain terms, weird and surreal in a psychedelic way.

How do you pronounce “trippy”?

“Trippy” is pronounced TRIH-pee (/ˈtɹɪ.pi/ in IPA).

How do you use “trippy” in a sentence?

Here is “trippy” used in a sentence: “The music video was full of trippy, swirling colours.”

What part of speech is “trippy”?

“Trippy” is an adjective.