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tip [ˈtɪp]

1 tip verb
  • to turn or move something so that it is not straight or level : to cause something to lean or slant : tilt
  • to cause (something) to move or fall from a place, container, etc.

2 tip noun
  • the act of touching your hat or cap or lifting it off your head as a way of greeting or saying goodbye to someone : the act of tipping your hat
  • a place where rubbish is left : dump
  • a very messy place : dump

3 tip noun
  • the end of something that is usually long and thin

4 tip verb
  • to hit or push (a moving ball or hockey puck) lightly so that it changes direction

5 tip noun
  • an act of lightly pushing or hitting a moving ball or hockey puck to make it change direction

6 tip verb
  • to give useful or secret information to (someone)
  • to say that someone or something is likely to succeed, win, etc.

7 tip noun
  • a piece of advice or useful information
  • a piece of secret information given by a person who has special knowledge about something

8 tip verb
  • to give an extra amount of money to someone who performs a service for you : to give a tip to (someone)

9 tip noun
  • an extra amount of money that you give to someone (such as a waitress or waiter) who performs a service for you