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1. Characterized by a buoyant rhythm
   "a tripping singing measure";
   - lilting, swinging, swingy
    
2. Moving easily and quickly; nimble
   "walked with a light tripping step";
   - light, lightsome

1. Miss a step and fall or nearly fall
   "She tripped over the tree root";
   - stumble
    
2. Cause to stumble
   "The questions on the test tripped him up";
   - trip up
    
3. Make a trip for pleasure
   - travel, jaunt
    
4. Get high, stoned, or drugged
   "He trips every weekend";
   - trip out, turn on [informal], get off [informal]
    
5. Turn electric power off (using a switch or as a safety measure)

See also: light-footed, rhythmic, rhythmical

Type of: move

Encyclopedia: Tripping