Definition of 'tip'
Noun
- the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
- a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Synonyms: gratuity pourboire baksheesh bakshish bakshis backsheesh - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
Synonyms: lead steer confidential information wind hint - a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"
Synonyms: point peak - the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"
Synonyms: peak crown crest top summit
Verb
- cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward"
- mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone"
- give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"
Synonyms: fee bung - cause to topple or tumble by pushing
Synonyms: topple tumble - to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
Synonyms: lean tilt slant angle - walk on one's toes
Synonyms: tiptoe tippytoe - strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder"
Synonyms: tap - give insider information or advise to; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"
Synonyms: tip off - remove the tip from; "tip artichokes"
