Meaning & Definition of word "Tipped"
Tipped
/tɪpt/
verb:
- 1. past tense of tip, meaning to incline or cause to incline from a vertical position.
- Example: He tipped the bottle to pour some juice into the glass.
- 2. to give a gratuity or extra payment for a service.
- Example: She tipped the waiter generously for his excellent service.
- 3. to give an advantage or a sign of something going to happen.
- Example: The news tipped her off about the changes coming to the company.
adjective:
- 1. having been provided with a tip, such as excess payment or a suggestion.
- Example: The tipped waiter smiled as he received the additional cash.
Etymology
●Derived from Middle English 'tippen', meaning to strike or touch lightly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tip the scale:
to influence a situation for a particular outcome.
tip the balance:
to alter the established level of something.
tip one's hand:
to reveal one's intentions or secrets.
Related Words
tip:
a small amount of money given to someone for their service.
tip-off:
a private or confidential information.
tipping:
the act of giving a gratuity.
Slang Meanings of tipped
Meaning: to give someone a hint or clue.
● Example Sentence: I tipped him about the new job opening.
Meaning: to betray someone.
● Example Sentence: He tipped on his partner to save himself.