- present participle of trip.
tripping
Americanadjective
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light and quick, as a step or pace.
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proceeding with a light, easy movement or rhythm.
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Oh those frolicking bots tripping through the local playground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
McDonald looked over at Davis at one point, saying, "talk to your lawyer man, this dude is tripping".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
In other words, gold tripping that technical level could prompt prices to fall even further as some traders use the indicator as a signal to sell.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
And sometimes, yes, she’s doing the accidental tripping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
She shoved the drawer closed and spun around, nearly tripping over her dustpan and broom.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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