# tripe

/ˈtɹaɪp/ (US) · /tɹˈaɪp/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tripe
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

nonsense or very bad writing. You use this word to describe something that is stupid, boring, or not true.

For teachers: nonsense or foolish talk; by extension, worthless or poorly written material. Often used to dismiss a person's argument or a piece of media as lacking in quality or intelligence.

## Examples

- That movie was total tripe.
- The politician's speech was full of tripe designed to appeal to people who don't think for themselves.
- While the author's earlier works were celebrated for their depth, his recent novel was dismissed by critics as mere tripe that relied on tired tropes and shallow character development.

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