Definition of tip - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
servicegratuity given for service
- He left a generous tip for the waiter..
2.
shapethe pointed end of something
- The tip of the pencil broke.
3.
adviceuseful piece of advice
- Her tip helped me save time..
4.
inside informationpiece of private or secret information
- He got a tip about the stock market.
5.
wasteUK place where rubbish is leftUK
- The old sofa was taken to the tip.
Verb
1.
gratuitytr./intr. give a small amount of money for servicetr./intr.
- She tipped the waiter generously after the meal.
2.
movementtr. cause something to tilt or leantr.
- He tipped the chair back and relaxed.
3.
informtr. provide secret or private informationtr.
- He was tipped off about the surprise party.
4.
pour outtr. UK empty contents by tilting a containertr. UK
- She tipped the water into the sink.
5.
light hittr. hit or strike lightlytr.
- The ball was tipped by the defender.
6.
predictiontr. UK predict or bet on an outcometr. UK
- He was tipped to win the championship.
Images of tip
the pointed end of something 
place where rubbish is left
Expressions with tip
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move downward
The bird's wings tipped down during landing.
empty a container by tipping it over
She tipped out the contents of her bag.
fall from an upright position
The chair tipped over when he leaned back too far..
raise one end of something
He tipped up the box to look underneath.
indicates the very end or point of something
The lighthouse stands at the tip of the peninsula.
momentary inability to recall a word or name
The answer is on the tip of the tongue.
moment of almost remembering something
The answer is on the tip of my tongue.
acknowledgment or expression of gratitude
A hat tip to Jane for her helpful advice.
useful piece of advice from experience or expertise
Here is a pro tip for saving time on your homework!
extremely messy or untidy room
This room is a tip; clothes are everywhere.
add a small contribution to something
She decided to tip in a few dollars to the fund.
pour a liquid out
Be careful not to tip it down the drain.
sway the result toward one side or the other
One witness's testimony could tip the scale in the defendant's favor.
cause a balanced situation to favor one side
Her vote could tip the scales in the election.
useful piece of information
She gave me a hot tip about the upcoming sale.
small visible part of a larger hidden issue
The financial losses were just the tip of an iceberg.
gesture of acknowledgment or respect
He gave a tip of the hat to the volunteers.
visible part of something larger
The profits are just the tip of the iceberg of our success.
alert someone confidentially about something important
The detective was tipped off about the heist.
reveal one's intentions or secrets
He didn't mean to tip his hand during the negotiation.
show respect or recognition
She tipped her hat to the hardworking team.
cause a small change that decides the outcome
Her support could tip the balance in our favor.
excellent physical or mental condition
After the training, she was in tip top form.
leading position in a difficult situation
She was the tip of the spear in the negotiations.
Origin of tip
Middle English, tippen (to touch lightly)
Terms with tip included in their meaning
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writing
pen with a thick felt tip
objects
tip or front part of an object
movement
tip or overturn an object
stationery
writing tool with a porous tip for ink application
stationery
writing tool with a thick felt tip
advice
one suggestion or tip given to help someone
beauty
hair with a split tip due to damage
face feature
nose with the tip pointing slightly upward
fencing
very thin sword with a blunted tip
tip
money given as a tip or gratuity
tip substitute
fee added to a bill instead of tips
tools
tool with a flat tip for turning slotted screws
weapon
long stick with sharp tip used as a weapon
smoking
extinguish a cigarette by crushing the tip
tip the scales
influence the outcome of a situation
colorful pen
pen with a felt tip that writes in bright colors
money
hand over a ten-pound note as a tip
gift
give money quietly as a gift or tip
nose shape
nose that is flat and broad, turned upward at the tip
measurement
device with a sensor tip used to measure how hot or cold something is
face feature
nose with the tip pointing slightly upward
writing
pen with a small ball bearing tip
cosmetics
part of a nail extending beyond the fingertip or toe tip
tip
small amount of money given for services
Examples of tip in a sentence
The driver appreciated the tip after the long ride. The tip of the iceberg was visible above water. She carefully painted the tip of the brush. His tip on investing was invaluable. I followed her tip and it worked perfectly. A tip from an insider led reporters to the hidden documents.
Police acted on a tip about the stolen car. They dumped the broken chair at the tip. The tip was overflowing with old appliances. Remember to tip the bellboy at the hotel. He forgot to tip the delivery driver. She tipped the vase, spilling water everywhere. The wind tipped the sign over during the storm. She tipped the authorities about the illegal activities. An anonymous source tipped the journalist about the scandal. He tipped the bottle to pour the juice. The waiter tipped the jug to refill the glass. She tipped the vase with her elbow. The cat tipped the glass off the table. The horse was tipped to win the derby. Analysts tipped the stock to rise next quarter.
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- French:pourboire, donner un pourboire, ...
- German:Trinkgeld, Trinkgeld geben, ...
- Italian:mancia, dare una mancia, ...
- Spanish:gratificación, dejar propina, ...
- Portuguese:gorjeta, gratificar, ...
- Chinese:小费, 给小费, ...
- Japanese:チップ, チップを渡す, ...
- Arabic:إِكْرَامِيَّة, أكرمَ, ...
- Hebrew:טִיפּ, לְהַשְׁאִיר טִיפּ, ...
- Russian:чаевые, дать чаевые, ...
- Ukrainian:чайові, давати чайові, ...
- Hindi:बख्शीश, इनाम देना, ...
Definition of TIP - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
- The TIP shared their personal journey.
2.
acr: TipperaryRare county located in IrelandRare
- We drove through TIP on our way to the west coast of Ireland.
Origin of TIP
Old English tippian (to tap)
Examples of TIP in a sentence
A support group was formed for TIPs in the community. The map showed TIP as a large area. TIP is known for its beautiful landscapes.
View all translations of TIP
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- French:personne trans, Tipperary, ...
- German:transidentifizierte Person, Tipperary, ...
- Italian:PIT, Tipperary, ...
- Spanish:persona trans, Tipperary, ...
- Portuguese:PIT, Tipperary, ...
- Chinese:跨性别者, 蒂珀雷里, ...
- Japanese:トランスジェンダー当事者, ティペラリー, ...
- Arabic:شخص متحول جنسيا, تيبيراري, ...
- Hebrew:אָדָם הַמִּזְדַּהֶה כְּטְרַנְס, טִיפֶּרָרִי, ...
- Russian:трансгендерный человек, Типперэри, ...
- Ukrainian:ТІО, Тіпперері, ...
- Hindi:ट्रांस पहचान वाला व्यक्ति, टिपरेरी, ...
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