adj
Meaning 1
Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
tripping
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/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/
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CMU ARPABET: T R IH1 P IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
adj
Meaning 2
Having the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics
Examples
- a buck tripping
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adj
Meaning 3
Undergoing a hallucinogenic trip.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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adj
Meaning 4
Saying crazy things or acting foolishly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
Qualifier: African-American Vernacular
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noun
Meaning 5
The act of one who trips.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Meaning 6
present participle and gerund of trip
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
Meaning 7
moving easily and quickly; nimble
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the dancer was light and graceful
- a lightsome buoyant step
- walked with a light tripping step
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: light, lightsome
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
Meaning 8
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- an easy lilting stride
- the flute broke into a light lilting air
- a swinging pace
- a graceful swingy walk
- a tripping singing measure
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: lilting, swinging, swingy
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Spanish: trasoñante — Translations
- Spanish: tripeante — Translations