trip out
"Trip out" is a versatile phrase used in both informal and technical contexts, ranging from describing altered states of mind to specific technical operations.
Definition
C1Informal
(slang)To experience a hallucinatory or altered state of mind, often due to the influence of drugs.
Example
- He started to trip out after taking the psychedelic mushrooms.
B2Informal
(slang)To become extremely excited, enthusiastic, or agitated about something.
Example
- She tripped out when she heard her favorite band was coming to town.
B2Informal
(slang)To behave in an unusual or erratic manner, often as a result of stress or excitement.
Example
- He started to trip out when he couldn't find his keys.
C1Technical
(engineering, electronics)To disconnect or stop an electrical circuit or a machine due to a trip switch or trip button.
Example
- The circuit will trip out if the load exceeds the limit.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "trip out":
freak outtrip sittingpsych outhead tripflip outwig outtrip workingtweak outtrick outtrip sitspaz outfar outtrip upgeek outfunk outbliss outspace outgo mentalgo bonkersrig outspin outbug outfly outspaced outget one's freak onchimp outpass outtrap outgo madnerd outtip outwild outflip one's wigflip one's lidcool outspark outcrap outstep outcrash outgo ballisticstress outout of one's mindflake outbreak outball outgo outcrack outgoon outway outslip outjump outgo overboardgo offlose one's shittricked outpranged outream outbomb outfall outcrack upbud outcreeped outfoot tripgo nutsgo off the reservationchill outfly offgo wildgross outfag outlose one's mindget highgo bananasget out