n.
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: tipped ; tip · ping
Date: 1883
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 >