What does TRIPE mean?

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definitions: (1) The first or second stomach of a cow or other ruminant used as food. (2) Something poor, worthless, or offensive.

Pronunciations: (US: /traɪp/, UK: /traɪp/)

Origin and Usage: The word "tripe" comes from the Old French word "tripe" meaning "intestines." In the 14th century, it began to be used to describe the first or second stomach of a cow or other ruminant used as food. The second definition, referring to something poor, worthless, or offensive, dates back to the 16th century.

Synonyms: (1) Offal, variety meat, innards. (2) Nonsense, rubbish, balderdash.

Related Words: Riper, trier, prier, crept, dript.

Example Sentences: (1) The restaurant served a dish made with tripe and onions. (2) The movie was a load of tripe, with no plot and terrible acting.