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1. (noun) tip
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

2. (noun) gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

3. (noun) tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint
an indication of potential opportunity
"he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

4. (noun) point, tip, peak
a V shape
"the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"

5. (verb) peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit
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"

6. (verb) tip
cause to tilt
"tip the screen upward"

7. (verb) tip
mark with a tip
"tip the arrow with the small stone"

8. (verb) tip, fee, bung
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
"Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"

9. (verb) topple, tumble, tip
cause to topple or tumble by pushing

10. (verb) lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle
to incline or bend from a vertical position
"She leaned over the banister"

11. (verb) tiptoe, tip, tippytoe
walk on one's toes

12. (verb) tap, tip
strike lightly
"He tapped me on the shoulder"

13. (verb) tip off, tip
give insider information or advise to
"He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"

14. (verb) tip
remove the tip from
"tip artichokes"


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