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1tiptoe
noun tip·toe \ˈtip-ˌtō, -ˈtō\
Definition of TIPTOE
: the position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised —usually used with on; also : the ends of the toes
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First Known Use of TIPTOE
14th century
Rhymes with TIPTOE
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2tiptoe
adverb
: with your toes touching the ground and your heels raised up
Full Definition of TIPTOE
: on or as if on tiptoe
See tiptoe defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of TIPTOE
1592
3tiptoe
adjective
Definition of TIPTOE
1
: standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe
First Known Use of TIPTOE
1593
4tiptoe
intransitive verb
: to walk with your heels raised up and only your toes touching the ground
tip·toedtip·toe·ing
Full Definition of TIPTOE
1
: to stand or raise oneself on tiptoe
2
: to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe <tiptoe around the issue>
First Known Use of TIPTOE
circa 1661
TIPTOE Defined for Kids
1tiptoe
noun tip·toe \ˈtip-ˌtō\
Definition of TIPTOE for Kids
: the position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised —usually used with on <He stood on tiptoe.>
2tiptoe
adverb or adjective
Definition of TIPTOE for Kids
: on or as if on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised <I walked tiptoe past the dog.>
3tiptoe
verb
tip·toedtip·toe·ing
Definition of TIPTOE for Kids
: to walk on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised
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