Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/

Definitions of tripping

verb the action of stumbling or falling due to losing one's balance

Example Sentences

A1 She is tripping over her own feet.

A2 He was tripping on the uneven pavement.

B1 The hiker tripped on a rock and fell down the mountain.

B2 I saw a man tripping on the sidewalk and helped him up.

C1 Despite tripping over the obstacle, she managed to finish the race.

C2 The dancer's graceful movements prevented her from tripping during the performance.

adjective describing the act of tripping or causing someone to trip

Example Sentences

A1 She was tripping over her own feet while walking.

A2 The children were tripping over each other in their excitement.

B1 I nearly fell down the stairs because I was tripping on a loose shoelace.

B2 The uneven pavement caused me to keep tripping as I walked down the street.

C1 Despite tripping on a rock, he managed to finish the race in first place.

C2 Her clumsiness led to her constantly tripping over things, much to her embarrassment.

Examples of tripping in a Sentence

formal She was tripping over her words during the presentation.

informal He's always tripping over his own feet when he's in a hurry.

slang Why are you tripping? It's not a big deal.

figurative Her mind was tripping over all the possibilities of what could go wrong.

Grammatical Forms of tripping

past tense

tripped

plural

trippings

comparative

more tripping

superlative

most tripping

present tense

trip

future tense

will trip

perfect tense

have tripped

continuous tense

is tripping

singular

tripping

positive degree

tripping

infinitive

to trip

gerund

tripping

participle

tripping

Origin and Evolution of tripping

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'tripping' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'tryppan' meaning to step lightly or skip.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tripping' has evolved to also include the act of stumbling or moving in a light, quick, or nimble way.