trippy
Meaning: cool
Usage: Trippy means something is cool, weird, or unusual. It can describe something visually interesting, mind-bending, or simply different.
"Dat stay trippy"
"Da sunset was so trippy last night."
"Dis movie so trippy, I no can understand!"
Origin: This usage is borrowed from counter-culture slang, but has been adopted into Pidgin to describe a variety of experiences.
What does "trippy" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"trippy" means "cool" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Trippy means something is cool, weird, or unusual. It can describe something visually interesting, mind-bending, or simply different..
How do you pronounce "trippy"?
"trippy" is pronounced "TRIP-pee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "trippy" in a sentence?
Example: "Dat stay trippy"
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