Definitions for tripper

tripper trip·per

Spelling: [trip-er]
IPA: /ˈtrɪp ər/

Tripper is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 100 anagrams from letters in tripper (eipprrt).

Definitions for tripper

noun

  1. a person or thing that trips.
  2. Machinery. a tripping mechanism; a trip. an apparatus causing a signal or other operating device to be tripped 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.

Origin of tripper

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at trip1, -er1

Examples for tripper

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

tripper (who is proud of his superior acquaintance with a foreign language).

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

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

A week-end tripper, or somebody with a flourish at each end of his name?

It was far from the track of the tripper, and had not then been spoilt by the wealthy tourist.

Versailles, and even Fontainebleau, are too frequently considered as but the end of a half-day pilgrimage for the tripper.

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

They do not encourage you to come to Evian in the capacity of tripper.

There must be no mistaking an artist from London for a Plymouth tripper.

Word Value for tripper
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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