Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Trippingly · Trip·ping·ly · IPA 01 adv. In a tripping manner; with a light, nimble, quick step; with agility; nimbly. 1. In a tripping manner; with a light, nimble, quick step; with agility; nimbly. “Sing, and dance it trippingly.” — Shak. “Speak the speech . . . trippingly on the tongue.” — Shak.