tripper

[ trip-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that trips.
2. Machinery.
   1. a tripping tripping trip mechanism; a trip.
   2. an apparatus causing a signal or other operating device to be tripped trip or actuated.
3. British Informal. a person who goes on a pleasure trip or excursion; excursionist.
4. Slang. a person who is under the influence of a hallucinogenic drug, especially LSD.

tripper

/ ˈtrɪpə /

noun

1. a person who goes on a trip
2. a tourist; excursionist
3. See trip
   another word for trip
4. 1. any device that generates a signal causing a trip to operate
   2. the signal so generated

Word History and Origins

Origin of tripper¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; trip ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

"I wish he was in it now," a bloodthirsty tripper muttered darkly in my ear.

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Tripper threw up his arm to show he understood, and then lent his aid in getting up the anchor.

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When the chain was stowed below, and the anchor securely fastened, Tripper went aft and hauled in the main-sheet.

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As soon as the ugly ledge of rocks running far out under water was weathered, Tripper put down the helm.

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Tripper was standing beside him, and pointing at something broad away on the beam.

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