Definitions for Tiptoe
ˈtɪpˌtoʊtip·toe

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tiptoeadjective

   the tip of a toe

2. tiptoeverb

   walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise

   "moving with tiptoe steps"

3. tiptoe, tip, tippytoeadverb

   walk on one's toes

4. tiptoeadverb

   on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe

   "standing tiptoe"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. tiptoenoun

   The tips of one's toes collectively.

2. tiptoeverb

   To walk quietly when only the tips of the toes touch the ground.

3. tiptoeverb

   Alternative spelling of tip-toe.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tiptoenoun

   The end of the toe.

   Etymology: tip and toe.

   Where the fond ape himself uprearing high,
   Upon his tiptoes stalketh stately by. Edmund Spenser, Hubberd’s Tale.

   He that outlives this day and comes safe home,
   Will stand a tiptoe when this day is nam’d,
   And rouze him at the name of Crispian. William Shakespeare.

   Night’s candles are burnt out, and jocund day
   Stands tiptoe on the misty mountains tops. William Shakespeare.

   Religion stands on tiptoe in our land,
   Ready to pass to the American strand. George Herbert.

   Ten ruddy wildings in the wood I found,
   And stood on tiptoes from the ground. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tiptoe

   Tiptoe (tiptoes or tippy toes) describes the human body posture and locomotion of removing the heel(s) of one or both feet from the ground. The term is mostly used colloquially when the weight is placed on the balls of the feet rather than literally on the tips of the toes; literal tip-toeing is difficult but possible, as in the pointe technique of ballet. In running, landing on the ball of the foot is known as forefoot strike.

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1. tiptoe

   To tiptoe is to walk quietly and carefully with one's heels raised and one's weight on the balls of the feet, especially in order not to disturb someone or to move stealthily. It can also be used metaphorically to describe proceeding with caution or discretion.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tiptoenoun

   the end, or tip, of the toe

2. Tiptoeadjective

   being on tiptoe, or as on tiptoe; hence, raised as high as possible; lifted up; exalted; also, alert

3. Tiptoeadjective

   noiseless; stealthy

4. Tiptoeverb

   to step or walk on tiptoe

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tiptoe

   Tiptoe describes the human body posture and locomotion of removing the heel of one or both feet from the ground. It is quite often used as a slang when the weight is placed on the balls of the feet, rather than literally the tips of the toes, although it could still be used in that case.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Tiptoe

   tip′tō, n. the end of the toe.—adv. on tiptoe, literally or figuratively, through excitement, expectation, &c.—v.i. to walk on tiptoe, to go lightly and slyly.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Tiptoe in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Tiptoe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Tiptoe in a Sentence

1. Dag Hammarskjöld:

   If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party.

2. Laurent Landi:

   Now kids sometimes, you don’t want to offend them, so you tiptoe.

3. Brian Stelter:

   There is definitely widespread recognition that Trumps behavior is getting worse, it seems hes acting more erratic more often. We cant tiptoe around it anymore. Weve got to talk about this.

4. Elizabeth Warren:

   We don't have to tiptoe anymore, we don't have to hedge our bets.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Tiptoe
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tiptoe
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Tiptoe
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiptoe
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tiptoe
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Tiptoe
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Tiptoe