I. ˈtip-ˌtō, -ˈtō noun
Date: 14th century
: 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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- on tiptoe
II. adverb
Date: 1592
: on or as if on tiptoe
III. adjective
Date: 1593
1. : standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe
2. : cautious , stealthy
IV. intransitive verb
( tip·toed ; tip·toe·ing )
Date: circa 1661
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