Tripping
/ˈtɹɪpɪŋ/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:17 pts8 letters
Definition of Tripping
verb
- To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot
"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."
- (sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them
"A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away."
- To be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc
- To detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict
- To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch
"When we get into the factory, trip the lights."
Anagrams of Tripping
Letter Values
t1
r1
i1
p3
p3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Tripping
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Tripping"
Tripping is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Tripping" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "tripping" is a medium-scoring word.