Tip

/tɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small amount of money given to someone for their services as a gesture of thanks.

I left a tip for the waiter after enjoying the delicious meal.

A piece of advice or helpful information.

She gave me a helpful tip about how to organize my time better.

The pointed or slender end of something.

He carefully painted the tip of the brush before starting his artwork.

verb

To give a gratuity to (someone) for their service.

We decided to tip the taxi driver for his excellent service.

To give someone information or an idea about something.

He tipped me off about the sale at the store.

To incline or tilt something.

She tipped the cup to pour out the last drops of coffee.

Middle English tippe; of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Dutch 'tip' meaning 'to cover'.

tip of the iceberg

A small, visible part of a much larger problem.

tip someone off

To give someone an informal warning or piece of information.

tip the scales

To influence a decision or outcome.

gratuity

A payment made in addition to the basic price.

advice

An opinion or recommendation about what to do.

A small piece of advice or information.

I got a great tip on where to find cheap flights.

A warning about something.

He tipped me off about the traffic jam.