tripping Synonyms & Antonyms
Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.
Tripping as a Verb
present participle and gerund of trip
To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot
Be careful not to trip on the tree roots.
(sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them
A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away.
To be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc
To detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict
To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch
When we get into the factory, trip the lights.
To be activated, as by a signal or an event
The alarm system tripped, throwing everyone into a panic.
To experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs
After taking the LSD, I started tripping about fairies and colors.
To journey, to make a trip
Last summer we tripped to the coast.
To move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip
To raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free
To pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it
(most commonly used in the form tripping) to become unreasonably upset, especially over something unimportant; to cause a scene or a disruption
Tripping as an Adjective
Quick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly.
Having the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant.
a buck tripping
Undergoing a hallucinogenic trip.
Saying crazy things or acting foolishly.
Saying crazy things.
Y'all hoes be trippin.
Tripping as a Noun
The act of one who trips.
Tripping in a Sentence
a buck tripping
Be careful not to trip on the tree roots.
A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away.
When we get into the factory, trip the lights.
The alarm system tripped, throwing everyone into a panic.
After taking the LSD, I started tripping about fairies and colors.
Last summer we tripped to the coast.
Y'all hoes be trippin.
Word Forms & Grammar
tripping
tripping (comparative more tripping, superlative most tripping)
tripping (plural trippings)
Words That Rhyme With Tripping
Quick Facts About Tripping
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/ |
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of trip |
| Plural | trippings |
| Comparative / superlative | more tripping, most tripping |
Common Questions About Tripping
Is tripping a verb or an adjective?
Tripping is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is the plural of tripping?
The plural of tripping is trippings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of tripping?
The comparative form is more tripping and the superlative form is most tripping.