head trip

n. Slang

1. A mentally stimulating experience.

2. An act or a pattern of behavior undertaken primarily for self-gratification.

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head′ trip`

n.
Slang.

1. an experience in which one's intellect or imagination seems to expand.

2. ego trip.

[1970–75]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	head trip - an exciting or stimulating experience trip experience - an event as apprehended; "a surprising experience"; "that painful experience certainly got our attention"
	2.	head trip - the act of satisfying your own desires and giving yourself pleasure self-gratification gratification - the act or an instance of satisfying

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