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trippy

/ˈtrɪp.i/
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adjective

Very strange, unusual, or hard to understand, often in a surprising or exciting way. It is often used for experiences, images, music, or ideas.

  • That movie had a trippy ending.
  • The lights in the room looked trippy.
  • Her story was really trippy.

Adinary Nuance

Trippy is more informal and more vivid than strange or unusual. It often suggests a dreamlike, distorted, or psychedelic feeling, not just something odd. Writers choose trippy when they want a casual word with a strong visual or emotional effect.

In other languages

Vietnamese
kỳ ảo
Spanish
psicodélico
Chinese
迷幻的
Japanese
トリッピーな
Korean
환각적인

Etymology

Trippy comes from the slang word trip, which was used in the 1960s for a drug experience. The word later widened to mean anything strange, dreamy, or mind-bending.

Common phrases

a trippy moviea trippy effecttrippy visualsa trippy experience

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is trippy formal or informal?
It is informal. You will hear it in speech, reviews, and casual writing.
Is trippy the same as weird?
Not exactly. Weird is broader, while trippy suggests a dreamy or mind-bending kind of weird.
Can I use trippy in academic writing?
Usually no. It sounds casual, so it fits reviews, stories, and spoken English better.