Tripping

/ˈtrɪpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
An act of tripping, particularly in the context of stumbling or falling.
She had a little tripping during the dance rehearsal that caused her to lose her balance.
verb
The action of catching one's foot on something and falling or stumbling.
He was tripping over the uneven pavement while walking.
Moving lightly or quickly; to skip or dance lightly.
The child was tripping across the yard with delight.
A term often used in the context of experiencing a hallucinogenic effect from drugs.
After taking the mushrooms, he felt like he was tripping.

Etymology

Middle English trippen, from Old English treppan; akin to Old Norse treppa to tread

Common Phrases and Expressions

tripping over one's feet:
To lose balance or coordination while walking.
tripping the light fantastic:
To dance or move gracefully.
not to trip on:
To not make a mistake regarding something.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Undergoing a psychedelic experience.
She was tripping after taking LSD at the concert.
To make a mistake or blunder.
He totally tripped on that final exam question.