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Meaning of tripping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tripping

Pronunciation:/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

    Example: Be careful not to trip on the tree roots.

  2. (sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them

    Example: A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away.

  3. To be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc

  4. To detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who trips.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.

  2. Having the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant.

    Example: a buck tripping

  3. Undergoing a hallucinogenic trip.

  4. Saying crazy things.

    Example: Y'all hoes be trippin.