Dictionary Check: tripping

"tripping" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 17 points

Definition

adjective

characterized by a buoyant rhythm

Example: "an easy lilting stride"
Synonyms:
adjective

moving easily and quickly; nimble

Example: "the dancer was light and graceful"
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verb

miss a step and fall or nearly fall

Example: "She stumbled over the tree root"
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verb

cause to stumble

Example: "The questions on the test tripped him up"
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verb

make a trip for pleasure

Synonyms:
verb

put in motion or move to act

Example: "trigger a reaction"

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