tip
tip
tɪp
tip
British pronunciation
/tɪp/

Definition & Meaning of "tip"in English

Tip
01

the additional money we give someone such as a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for the services they have given us

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The hotel porter received a tip for carrying the luggage to the guests' room.
02

the highest or most extreme point of a mountain or hill

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They reached the tip of the mountain after a long hike.
03

the pointed or extreme end of an object

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The tip of the pencil broke off while she was writing.
04

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

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She gave him a useful tip for improving his golf swing.
05

the pointed end of something forming a V shape

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The arrow 's tip was perfectly sharpened.
to tip
01

to lightly tap

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He tipped the ball gently across the net.
02

to walk or move on the toes or balls of the feet

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She tipped quietly across the room.
03

to give a small amount of money to a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for their services

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She tipped the waitress generously for her attentive service during the dinner.
04

to move something into an angled position where one side is lower or higher than the other

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He accidentally tipped the vase, causing it to spill water all over the table.
05

to mark, cover, or adorn something with a tip, color, or detail

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She tipped the hat with a ribbon.
06

to cut off the tip of something

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She tipped the carrots before cooking.
07

to give someone insider information, advice, or advance notice

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He tipped me about the upcoming sale.
08

to tilt or lean from a vertical position

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The tower tipped slightly after the earthquake.
09

to cause something to topple, fall, or tumble by pushing

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The dog tipped the trash can.
10

to predict or indicate on the likely success, outcome, or winner of something

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Analysts tipped the stock as a rising opportunity.
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