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trip

When used as a noun for travel, "trip" usually refers to the whole process of going somewhere and coming back. It is different from "journey," which often emphasizes the distance traveled. The meaning related to hallucinogenic drugs is considered slang and should be used carefully depending on the social setting. As a verb, remember that "trip over" is used when you hit an object, while "trip someone" means you caused another person to fall.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is in a lecture hall and Karen is at a PTA meeting.

Karen Smith

I'm totally losing it. Did you actually book that trip for spring break?

Chloe Smith

Still waiting on my scholarship funds to hit. Adulting is a scam.

💡

Karen uses the phrase 'losing it' (meaning becoming very upset or stressed) and asks about the 'trip' as a focal point of her anxiety regarding planning. Chloe responds with 'adulting', a slang term for performing grown-up responsibilities, reflecting her persona as a struggling student.

Meanings

noun

A journey or excursion, especially a short one for pleasure.

"We are taking a day trip to the coast."

verb (transitive)

To cause someone to stumble by catching their foot on something.

"Be careful not to trip someone with your bag."

verb (intransitive)

To catch one's foot on something and stumble.

"I tripped over the rug and fell."

noun

An experience of altered consciousness induced by a hallucinogenic drug.

"The patient described his psychedelic trip in great detail."

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