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Meaning & Definition of Tip in English

English

Tip

/tɪp/

noun

1. The extreme end of something

  • Especially something pointed
synonym:
  • tip

2. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

synonym:
  • gratuity,
  • tip,
  • pourboire,
  • baksheesh,
  • bakshish,
  • bakshis,
  • backsheesh

3. An indication of potential opportunity

  • "He got a tip on the stock market"
  • "A good lead for a job"
synonym:
  • tip,
  • lead,
  • steer,
  • confidential information,
  • wind,
  • hint

4. A v shape

  • "The cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"
synonym:
  • point,
  • tip,
  • peak

5. The top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

  • "The view from the peak was magnificent"
  • "They clambered to the tip of monadnock"
  • "The region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
synonym:
  • peak,
  • crown,
  • crest,
  • top,
  • tip,
  • summit

verb

1. Cause to tilt

  • "Tip the screen upward"
synonym:
  • tip

2. Mark with a tip

  • "Tip the arrow with the small stone"
synonym:
  • tip

3. Give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

  • "Remember to tip the waiter"
  • "Fee the steward"
synonym:
  • tip,
  • fee,
  • bung

4. Cause to topple or tumble by pushing

synonym:
  • topple,
  • tumble,
  • tip

5. To incline or bend from a vertical position

  • "She leaned over the banister"
synonym:
  • lean,
  • tilt,
  • tip,
  • slant,
  • angle

6. Walk on one's toes

synonym:
  • tiptoe,
  • tip,
  • tippytoe

7. Strike lightly

  • "He tapped me on the shoulder"
synonym:
  • tap,
  • tip

8. Give insider information or advise to

  • "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"
synonym:
  • tip off,
  • tip

9. Remove the tip from

  • "Tip artichokes"
synonym:
  • tip

Examples of using

I have a tip that will make every cake successful.
His name is on the tip of my tongue.
Thanks for the tip.