I. ˈtip verb
( tipped ; tip·ping )
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. : overturn , upset — usually used with over
2.
a. : cant , tilt
b. : to raise and tilt forward in salute
tipped his hat
intransitive verb
1. : to become tipped : topple
2. : lean , slant
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- tip the scales
II. noun
Date: 1673
1. : the act or an instance of tipping : tilt
2. chiefly British : a place for depositing something (as rubbish) by dumping
III. transitive verb
( tipped ; tip·ping )
Etymology: Middle English tipped having a tip, from tip (IV)
Date: 14th century
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
IV. noun
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle High German zipf tip, Old English tæppa tap — more at tap
Date: 14th century
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
V. noun
Etymology: Middle English tippe; akin to Low German tippen to tap
Date: 15th century
: a light touch or blow
VI. verb
( tipped ; tip·ping )
Date: 1567
transitive verb
1. : to strike lightly : tap
2. : to give (as a baseball) a glancing blow
intransitive verb
: tiptoe
VII. noun
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1567
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
VIII. transitive verb
( 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
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- tip one's hand
IX. verb
( tipped ; tip·ping )
Etymology: perhaps from tip (VI)
Date: circa 1610
transitive verb
1. : give , present
this crew has tipped you the black spot — R. C. Stevenson
2. : to give a gratuity to
intransitive verb
: to bestow a gratuity
X. noun
Date: 1755
: a gift or a sum of money tendered for a service performed or anticipated : gratuity