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Tripping: meaning, definitions and examples

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tripping

 

[ หˆtrษชpษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

Tripping refers to the action of stumbling or losing one's balance while walking or running, often leading to a fall. It can occur due to various reasons, such as encountering an obstacle, being distracted, or slipping on a surface. In a broader sense, the term can also imply making a mistake or error in judgment, akin to metaphorically stumbling through a situation. Tripping can happen to anyone, and it is often a humorous or lighthearted topic when discussed in casual conversation.

Synonyms

falling, losing balance, slipping, stumbling, tumbling

Examples of usage

  • I almost fell while tripping on the sidewalk.
  • He was tripping over his own feet while trying to dance.
  • She tripped when she stepped off the curb.
  • The dog tripped me as it ran past.
  • Be careful not to trip over the loose rug.
Context #2 | Noun

colloquial experience

In contemporary slang, 'tripping' can also refer to experiencing altered perceptions, often due to the influence of drugs, particularly hallucinogens. This usage denotes a state where one might feel disoriented or have unusual thoughts and sensations. It is often mentioned in the context of recreational drug use, wherein individuals report various vivid experiences. Additionally, 'tripping' can refer to the act of going on a spontaneous adventure or outing, sometimes without a clear destination.

Synonyms

adventure, altered state, disorientation, hallucinogenic experience

Examples of usage

  • He was tripping hard after taking that substance.
  • That trip was confusing; I was really tripping.
  • She loves tripping with friends on the weekends.
  • The stories he tells about his tripping experiences are wild.
  • We went tripping through the city all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "tripping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cair

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เฅ‹เค•เคฐ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stolpern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terjatuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพั‚ะธะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potykaฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใพใšใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trรฉbucher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tropezar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรถkezlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์„ ํ—›๋””๋””๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zakopnout se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakopnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปŠๅ€’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spotakniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐ ะฐะปะผะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒซแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tropezar

Etymology

The word 'tripping' has its origins in Middle English 'trippen, trippien', derived from the Old English 'trippian', which means 'to tread' or 'to dance lightly'. This term evolved over the centuries, with variations occurring in different dialects. By the late 16th century, it began to be used more broadly to describe the action of stumbling or losing one's footing, particularly in physical movement. The colloquial usage of 'tripping' to describe altered states of consciousness can be traced back to the counterculture movements of the 1960s when it became associated with drug use, particularly hallucinogens. The dual meanings of the word reflect its rich linguistic history and adaptability in colloquial speech.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,958, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.