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Definition of trip
(Entry 1 of 2)
intransitive verb
transitive verb
Definition of trip (Entry 2 of 2)
- peregrination
Examples of trip in a Sentence
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Word History
Middle English trippen , from Anglo-French treper, triper , of Germanic origin; akin to Old English treppan to tread — more at trap
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3a
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 5
Phrases Containing trip
- business trip
- lay / put a guilt trip on
- on a power trip
- roll / trip off the tongue
- round - trip ticket
- trip - hammer
- trip the light fantastic
Dictionary Entries Near trip
trioxymethylene
Cite this Entry
“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trip. Accessed 4 Apr. 2024.
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Kids definition of trip.
Kids Definition of trip (Entry 2 of 2)
More from Merriam-Webster on trip
Nglish: Translation of trip for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of trip for Arabic Speakers
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trip: [verb] to catch the foot against something so as to stumble.
5. Take A Guilt Trip. Meaning: To make someone feel guilty or remorseful, often through emotional manipulation or subtle tactics. Example Sentence: Whenever I try to assert my boundaries, my mother-in-law tries to take me on a guilt trip by questioning my commitment to the family. 6. Go On A Day Trip. Meaning: To take a short excursion or ...