Tripe: meaning, definitions and examples

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tripe

 

[ traษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food dish

Tripe refers to the edible lining of the stomachs of various farm animals, especially cattle and sheep. It is often cooked in a variety of ways and is considered a delicacy in many cuisines around the world.

Synonyms

guts, offal, stomach

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a plate of tripe at the restaurant.
  • Tripe stew is a traditional dish in many cultures.
  • She enjoys making tripe and beans for her family.
Context #2 | Noun

nonsense talk

In informal usage, tripe can also refer to nonsense or foolish talk. When someone says that something is 'tripe', they express that it is worthless or ridiculous.

Synonyms

drivel, nonsense, rubbish

Examples of usage

  • His argument was nothing but tripe.
  • Don't listen to that tripe, it's not true!
  • They were discussing some political tripe on the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "tripe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tripa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kutteln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tripe

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ flaki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†…่‡“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tripes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tripas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸkembe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด์žฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ุนุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drลกลฅky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drลกลฅky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚šๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tripice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฆแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸฤฑrsaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tripas

Etymology

The word 'tripe' comes from the Old French 'trippe', which itself is derived from the Latin word 'tripas', meaning 'tripe' or 'entrails'. In its earliest usage in English, tripe referred specifically to the stomach lining of certain animals consumed as food. Over time, it has also come to describe things considered unworthy or nonsensical. This dual meaning emerged as the term evolved through social and culinary contexts, reflecting shifts in language and culture. The culinary appreciation for tripe has remained strong in various cultures, where it is often prepared in flavorful dishes. While some regard tripe as a delicacy, others might see it as an undesirable food choice, showing how cultural perceptions of food can greatly vary.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,403, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.