tip

/tˈɪp/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
an indication of potential opportunity
“he got a tip on the stock market”
a V shape
“the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points”
the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
“the view from the peak was magnificent”

verb

cause to tilt
“tip the screen upward”
mark with a tip
“tip the arrow with the small stone”
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
“Remember to tip the waiter”
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
to incline or bend from a vertical position
“She leaned over the banister”
walk on one's toes
strike lightly
“He tapped me on the shoulder”
give insider information or advise to
“He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot”
remove the tip from
“tip artichokes”

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