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Tripping

Verb / ˈtrɪpɪŋ / Another word for tripping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To stumble or fall, or to be under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug.

Synonyms & similar words

jaunt spark tripout swinging light lightsome sparkoff triggeroff stumble lilting turnon touchoff travel trigger trip swingy activate getoff setoff actuate tripup stumbling slipping tumbling falling hallucinating imagining daydreaming fantasizing

Synonyms by register

Formal

stumbling blundering misstepping

Informal

dopey stoned high wasted buzzed

Literary

wandering errant wayward

Antonyms

sobering steadfast balanced stable grounded erect

Common collocations

  • tripping over
  • tripping up
  • tripping the light fantastic
  • tripping hazard
  • tripping and falling
  • tripping on a wire
  • tripping over shoelaces

Word family

noun trip
verb trip
adjective trippy

Usage note

The informal sense of 'tripping' refers to being under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs. It is important to distinguish this from the literal meaning of losing one's balance.

Example sentences

  1. I was tripping over my shoelaces all day.
  2. He was tripping on mushrooms and saw unicorns.
  3. She kept tripping over her own feet.
  4. We had a great time tripping through the forest.
  5. The cat was tripping up the stairs.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • I'm tripping on how easy it is for people to believe lies and how hard it is to believe the truth. - Unknown
  • Don't trip over things behind you. Keep moving forward. - Unknown

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