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Definition of tripe

tripe

/tɹaɪp/
tripe
Plural:tripes
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tripe Lexical Profile

tripe Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Utter nonsense, rubbish, or something considered to be of poor quality or little value.

Example

"The critics dismissed his latest novel as pretentious tripe that lacked a coherent plot."

2

The rubbery lining from the stomach of a ruminant animal, such as a cow or sheep, cleaned and prepared for use as food.

Example

"The traditional soup is made with slowly simmered beef tripe, root vegetables, and a highly seasoned broth."

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• Rhymes for tripe

• Nearby Words

trinket
trio
trip
tripe
triple
triple falls
triplefin

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'tripe', borrowed from Old French 'tripe' (entrails, intestines), which is of uncertain, possibly Celtic, origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tripe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tripe
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