Definition of tip

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tip - 15 definitions

- noun
1. tip -- the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. gratuity -- a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
synonyms: gratuity, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. tip -- 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
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. point -- a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"
synonyms: point, peak
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. peak -- the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit"
synonyms: peak, crown, crest, top, summit
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
6. tip -- cause to tilt; "tip the screen upward"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
7. tip -- mark with a tip; "tip the arrow with the small stone"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. tip -- 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
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
9. topple -- cause to topple or tumble by pushing
synonyms: topple, tumble
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
10. lean -- to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
synonyms: lean, tilt, slant, angle
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
11. tiptoe -- walk on one's toes
synonyms: tiptoe, tippytoe
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
12. tap -- strike lightly; "He tapped me on the shoulder"
synonyms: tap
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
13. tip off -- give insider information or advise to; "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"
synonyms: tip off
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
14. tip -- remove the tip from; "tip artichokes"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
15. tip, tips -- to tilt
synonyms: tips, tipped, tipping, untipped
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 

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