trip tic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A map, with the route to follow highlighted.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɪp.tɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-triptych.wav

Word forms

trip tic trip tics

Etymology

Likely a genericized form of AAA's TripTik travel planners, developed in 1937; the original product may be a pun on triptych or a shortened form of trip ticket.

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