Trippy

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɪpi/

Definitions of trippy

adjective a slang term used to describe something that is visually or mentally stimulating in an unconventional or psychedelic way

Example Sentences

A1 The colors in the painting are so trippy!

A2 The music video had a trippy visual effect that made it interesting to watch.

B1 The movie had a trippy storyline that kept me guessing until the end.

B2 The psychedelic art exhibit was a trippy experience that left me feeling inspired.

C1 The virtual reality simulation was so trippy that it felt like I was in another world.

C2 The trippy light show at the concert was a mind-blowing sensory experience.

Examples of trippy in a Sentence

formal The artist's use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns created a truly trippy visual experience.

informal That movie was so trippy, I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.

slang Dude, that concert was absolutely trippy! The lights and music were mind-blowing.

figurative Her dreams were always so trippy, like a surreal journey through her subconscious mind.

Grammatical Forms of trippy

• past tense: tripped
• plural: trippies
• comparative: trippier
• superlative: trippiest
• present tense: trip
• future tense: will trip
• perfect tense: have tripped
• continuous tense: is tripping
• singular: trippy
• positive degree: trippy
• infinitive: to trip
• gerund: tripping
• participle: tripped

Origin and Evolution of trippy

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'trippy' is believed to have originated in the 1960s during the counterculture movement in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the psychedelic experience induced by hallucinogenic drugs, 'trippy' has evolved to also describe anything visually stimulating, surreal, or mind-bending.