1trip
verb \ˈtrip\
trippedtrip·ping
Definition of TRIP
intransitive verb
1
a : to dance, skip, or caper with light quick steps
b : to walk with light quick steps
2
: to catch the foot against something so as to stumble
3
: to make a mistake or false step (as in morality or accuracy)
4
: to stumble in articulation when speaking
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: to make a journey
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a : to actuate a mechanism
b : to become operative
transitive verb
1
a : to cause to stumble —often used with up
b : to cause to fail : obstruct —often used with up
2
: to detect in a misstep, fault, or blunder; also : expose —usually used with up
3
archaic : to perform (as a dance) lightly or nimbly
4
: to raise (an anchor) from the bottom so as to hang free
5
a : to pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering
b : to hoist (a topmast) far enough to enable the fid to be withdrawn preparatory to housing or lowering
6
: to release or operate (a mechanism) especially by releasing a catch or detent <trip the fire alarm>
— trip the light fantastic
: dance
Examples of TRIP
- He deliberately tried to trip me.
- The dancers tripped off the stage.
Origin of TRIP
Middle English trippen, from Anglo-French treper, triper, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English treppan to tread — more at trap
First Known Use: 14th century
2trip
nounDefinition of TRIP
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: a stroke or catch by which a wrestler is made to lose footing
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: a quick light step
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: a faltering step caused by stumbling
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a : the action of tripping mechanically
b : a device for tripping a mechanism (as a catch or detent)
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a : an intense visionary experience undergone by a person who has taken a psychedelic drug (as LSD)
b : an exciting or unusual experience <the party was a trip>
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: absorption in or obsession with an interest, attitude, or state of mind <a guilt trip> <on a nostalgia trip>
Examples of TRIP
- They got back from their trip yesterday.
- a trip around the world
- He was on an acid trip.
- an ankle injury caused by a trip
First Known Use of TRIP
14th century
Related to TRIP
- Synonyms
- expedition, passage, peregrination, travel(s), trek, journey