Definition of
tip is the dictionary form of tips Definition of tip
tip has definitions from the fields of work,business,mathematics
1
[ noun ] the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
2
[ verb ] cause to tilt

Examples

"tip the screen upward"

3
[ noun ] (work,business) a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

Synonyms

baksheesh bakshish bakshis backsheesh pourboire gratuity

4
[ noun ] an indication of potential opportunity

Synonyms

steer confidential_information wind hint lead

Examples

"he got a tip on the stock market" "a good lead for a job"

5
[ verb ] mark with a tip

Examples

"tip the arrow with the small stone"

6
[ verb ] to incline or bend from a vertical position

Synonyms

lean tilt angle slant

Examples

"She leaned over the banister"

7
[ verb ] give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the agreed-on compensation

Synonyms

fee bung

Examples

"Remember to tip the waiter" "fee the steward"

8
[ noun ] a V shape

Synonyms

point peak

Examples

"the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"

9
[ verb ] remove the tip from

Examples

"tip artichokes"

10
[ noun ] (mathematics) the top point of a mountain or hill

Synonyms

top crest peak summit crown

Examples

"the view from the peak was magnificent" "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"

11
[ verb ] strike lightly

Synonyms

tap

Examples

"He tapped me on the shoulder"

12
[ verb ] give insider information or advise to

Synonyms

sell_out tip_off

Examples

"He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"

13
[ verb ] walk on one's toes

Synonyms

tiptoe tippytoe

14
[ verb ] cause to topple or tumble by pushing

Synonyms

tumble topple

15
[ noun ] the top point of a mountain or hill

Synonyms

top crest peak summit crown

Examples

"the view from the peak was magnificent" "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"

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Rhymes with

thrips whips lips mips lips' ellipse chip's chips hips snips eclipse whips scripps scripts eclipse eclipse amidships philips' philip's phillip's phillips' apocalypse

Phonetic and Homophones

T IH1 P S

Similar Spelling

tipsy Tipps Tibbs

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