Definition
Definition of tips - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
gratuityextra money given for good service
- She left generous tips for the excellent restaurant service.
2.
guidanceadvice or suggestions to help improve or solve problems
- She gave me tips on how to study better.
3.
shapepointed or rounded ends of something
- The tips of the pencils were sharp.
Expressions with tips
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useful pieces of advice or methods
She shared some tips and tricks for baking perfect cookies.
hairstyle with bleached hair tips contrasting the rest
He decided to get frosted tips for the summer.
Origin of tips
Old English, tipian (to touch) + -s (plural)
Terms with tips included in their meaning
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tips
guidance offered to help someone decide
posture
standing on the tips of one's toes
quiet movement
moving carefully and quietly on the tips of one's toes
kid tool
scissors with rounded tips made for children or beginners
hair care
damaged hair tips that are frayed or split
guidebook
book offering travel advice and tips
mathematics
having five distinct points or tips
play
rock back and forth on a playground board that tips
tip substitute
fee added to a bill instead of tips
advice help
offer helpful advice or tips to someone
work
share tips with coworkers in service jobs
quiet
moving quietly as if on the tips of one's toes
billiards
small cube for rubbing cue tips
elevated
standing on the tips of one's toes
carry gear
small folding blade once used to trim feather writing tips
guide
book with seed descriptions and planting tips
business
publication with latest tips or predictions
foot posture
using toe tips for standing or moving, often silently
color characteristic
having tips or ends colored yellow
dance
on the tips of one's toes in ballet
ballet
in ballet, standing on the tips of toes
feather-like tips
having tips that resemble feathers
betting advice
person giving horse betting tips for money
skiing
ski with tips on both ends for skiing backwards
Examples of tips in a sentence
She relies on tips to supplement her income. The book offers tips for effective time management. He shared tips on improving communication skills. The silver tips of the mountains caught the sunrise. Trim the brown tips from the leaves.
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- French:pourboires, conseils, ...
- German:Trinkgeld, Tipps, ...
- Italian:mancia, consigli, ...
- Spanish:propina, consejos, ...
- Portuguese:gorjetas, dicas, ...
- Chinese:小费, 建议, ...
- Japanese:チップ, アドバイス, ...
- Arabic:إِكْرامِيَّة, نَصَائِح, ...
- Hebrew:טִיפִּים, עֲצוֹת, ...
- Russian:чаевые, советы, ...
- Ukrainian:чайові, поради, ...
- Hindi:टिप्स, सलाह, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of tip
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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, ...
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