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.
Other Word Forms
- trippingly adverb
- untripping adjective
Etymology
Origin of tripping
Example Sentences
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He explained how a person could be constantly tripping over debris and obstructions and at times having to go "on all fours" to try to get through the tunnel.
From BBC
A model tripping or garments ripping in front of the cameras.
From Barron's
“Touch right here,” he instructed the first boy behind him, a gangly kid who kept tripping over his own feet.
From Literature
As they walked through the groves, Danny kept tripping on stray roots.
From Literature
"First Prize for Largest Sleeper," she read, almost tripping over a snoring Newfoundland dog.
From Literature
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