First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
1tip
verb \ˈtip\
tippedtip·ping
Definition of TIP
transitive verb
intransitive verb
1
: to become tipped : topple
2
— tip the scales
1
: to register weight <tips the scales at 285 pounds>
2
: to shift the balance of power or influence <tipped the scales in favor of a declaration of war — S. F. Bemis>
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Origin of TIP
Middle English
2tip
noun
Definition of TIP
1
: the act or an instance of tipping : tilt
2
chiefly British : a place for depositing something (as rubbish) by dumping
First Known Use of TIP
1673
3tip
transitive verb
tippedtip·ping
Definition of TIP
1
a : to furnish with a tip b (1) : to cover or adorn the tip of (2) : to blend (furs) for improved appearance by brushing the tips of the hair with dye
2
: to affix (an insert) in a book —often used with in
3
: to remove the ends of <tip raspberries>
Origin of TIP
Middle English tipped having a tip, from 4tip
First Known Use: 14th century
4tip
noun
Definition of TIP
1
: the usually pointed end of something <a pencil tip>
2
: a small piece or part serving as an end, cap, or point
— tipped \ˈtipt\ adjective
— on the tip of one's tongue
1
: about to be uttered <it was on the tip of my tongue to say exactly what I thought>
2
: just eluding recall
Origin of TIP
Middle English; akin to Middle High German zipf tip, Old English tæppa tap — more at tap
First Known Use: 14th century
5tip
noun
Definition of TIP
: a light touch or blow
Origin of TIP
Middle English tippe; akin to Low German tippen to tap
First Known Use: 15th century
6tip
verb
tippedtip·ping
Definition of TIP
transitive verb
1
: to strike lightly : tap
2
: to give (as a baseball) a glancing blow
intransitive verb
: tiptoe
First Known Use of TIP
1567
7tip
noun
Definition of TIP
1
: a piece of advice or expert or authoritative information
2
: a piece of advance or confidential information given by one thought to have access to special or inside sources
Origin of TIP
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1567
8tip
transitive verb
tippedtip·ping
Definition of TIP
1
: to impart a piece of information or advice about or to —often used with off
2
chiefly British : to mention as a likely candidate, prospective winner, or profitable investment : tout 4
— tip one's hand also tip one's mitt
: to declare one's intentions or reveal one's opinions or resources <the Justice Department wouldn't tip its hand by saying what its next move…would be — Newsweek>
First Known Use of TIP
1883
9tip
verb
tippedtip·ping
Definition of TIP
transitive verb
2
: to give a gratuity to
intransitive verb
: to bestow a gratuity
Origin of TIP
perhaps from 6tip
First Known Use: circa 1610
10tip
noun
Definition of TIP
: a gift or a sum of money tendered for a service performed or anticipated : gratuity
First Known Use of TIP
1755
TIPPED Defined for Kids
1tip
noun \ˈtip\
Definition of TIP for Kids
1
: the usually pointed end of something <the tip of a knife blade>
2
: a small piece or part serving as an end, cap, or point <the tip of an arrow>
2tip
verb
tippedtip·ping
Definition of TIP for Kids
1
: to turn over <They tipped the canoe.>
2
: to bend from a straight position : slant <She tipped her head to the side.>
3
: to raise and tilt forward <He tips his hat.>
3tip
noun
Definition of TIP for Kids
: a piece of useful or secret information
4tip
noun
Definition of TIP for Kids
: a small sum of money given for a service
5tip
verb
tippedtip·ping
Definition of TIP for Kids
: to give a small sum of money for a service <We tipped the waiter.>
6tip
verb
tippedtip·ping
Definition of TIP for Kids
1
: to attach an end or point to
2
: to cover or decorate the tip of
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