/tip"toh'/ , n. , v. , tiptoed, tiptoeing , adj. , adv.
n.
1. the tip or end of a toe.
2. on tiptoe ,
a. on the tips of one's toes.
b. expectant; eager: With Christmas coming, the children were on tiptoe.
c. stealthily; cautiously: The concert had already begun, so he entered the back of the hall on tiptoe.
v.i.
3. to move or go on tiptoe, as with caution or stealth: She tiptoed out of the room.
adj.
4. characterized by standing or walking on tiptoe.
5. straining upward.
6. eagerly expectant.
7. cautious; stealthy.
adv.
8. eagerly or cautiously; on tiptoe.
[ 1350-1400; ME tiptoon (pl. n.). See TIP 1 , TOE ]