tripe

See also: tripé

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɹaɪp/
  • Audio (US)(file)
  • Rhymes: -aɪp

Noun

tripe (usually uncountable, plural tripes)

  1. The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.
  2. The entrails; hence, humorously or in contempt, the belly; -- generally used in the plural.
  3. (chiefly plural) Something disparaged as valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television).

Translations

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See also

Interjection

tripe

  1. (pejorative) That (what has just been said) is untrue.

Anagrams

Norman

Etymology

From Old French tripe (“entrails”).

Noun

tripe f (uncountable)

  1. (Jersey) tripe
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