Definition of TRIPE

tripe

Plural: tripes

Noun

  • The first or second stomach of a ruminant, used as food.
  • lining of the stomach of a ruminant (especially a bovine) used as food
  • nonsensical talk or writing
  • The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.
  • The entrails; (by extension, humorous or derogatory) the belly.
  • Something foolish or valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television).
  • An edible lichen, especially rock tripe.

Intj

  • That (what has just been said) is untrue.

Examples

  • Playing TRIPE was a rather unappetizing choice, but it scored well on Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English tripe, from Old French tripe (“entrails”), of uncertain origin; possibly borrowed from Spanish tripa.

Synonyms

applesauce, codswallop, folderol, rubbish, trash, trumpery, wish-wash

Scrabble Score: 7

tripe: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tripe: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tripe: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

tripe: valid Words With Friends Word