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.
She always makes sure to leave a tip for the barista at her favorite coffee shop as a token of appreciation.
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.
The tip of the hill offered a breathtaking view of the valley below.
03

the pointed or extreme end of an object

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The tip of the pencil broke off while she was writing.
He carefully touched the tip of the needle to the fabric.
04

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

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She gave him a useful tip for improving his golf swing.
The chef shared a cooking tip for achieving perfectly crispy fried chicken.
05

the pointed end of something forming a V shape

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The arrow 's tip was perfectly sharpened.
The tip of the plow cut through the soil.
to tip
01

to lightly tap

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He tipped the ball gently across the net.
She tipped the drumstick on the rim.
02

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

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She tipped quietly across the room.
The cat tipped along the narrow ledge.
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.
He always tips the taxi driver when he takes a ride to show appreciation for their promptness.
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.
She carefully tipped the box to get the last of the contents out.
05

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

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She tipped the hat with a ribbon.
The artist tipped the brush with gold paint.
06

to cut off the tip of something

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She tipped the carrots before cooking.
The gardener tipped the rose stems.
07

to give someone insider information, advice, or advance notice

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He tipped me about the upcoming sale.
She tipped the reporter on the story.
08

to tilt or lean from a vertical position

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The tower tipped slightly after the earthquake.
The ladder tipped dangerously.
09

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

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The dog tipped the trash can.
They tipped the crate to empty it.
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.
She tipped the candidate for victory.
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