Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense tips, present participle tipping, past tense, past participle tipped
1. countable noun
The tip of something long and narrow is the end of it.
The sleeves covered his hands to the tips of his fingers. [+ of]
She poked and shifted things with the tip of her walking stick. [+ of]
The city was concentrated into the southern tip of the island.
Synonyms: end, point, head, extremity More Synonyms of tip
2. verb
If you tip an object or part of your body or if it tips, it moves into a sloping position with one end or side higher than the other.
He leaned away from her, and she had to tip her head back to see him. [VERB noun adverb/preposition]
A young boy is standing on a stool, reaching for a cookie jar, and the stool is aboutto tip. [VERB]
The north pole is slightly tipped towards the sun. [VERB-ed]
3. verb
If you tip something somewhere, you pour it there.
Tip the vegetables into a bowl. [VERB noun preposition]
She took out the plate, stared blankly at the dried-up food on it, and tipped itinto the bin. [VERB noun preposition]
Tip away the salt and wipe the pan. [VERB noun with adverb]
Synonyms: pour, drop, empty, dump More Synonyms of tip
4. verb
To tip rubbish means to get rid of it by leaving it somewhere.
[British]
...the costs of tipping rubbish in landfills. [VERB noun]
How do you stop people tipping? [VERB]
We live in a street off Soho Road and there's rubbish tipped everywhere. [VERB-ed]
regional note: in AM, use dump
Synonyms: dump, empty, ditch [slang], unload More Synonyms of tip
5. countable noun
A tip is a place where rubbish is left.
[British]
Officers had found a large bread knife on the rubbish tip.
I took a load of rubbish and grass cuttings to the tip.
regional note: in AM, use garbage dump
Synonyms: dump, midden, rubbish heap, refuse heap More Synonyms of tip
6. countable noun
If you describe a place as atip, you mean it is very untidy.
[British, informal]
The flat is an absolute tip.
7. verb
If you tip someone such as a waiter in a restaurant, you give them some money in order to thank them for their services.
Do you really think it's customary to tip the waiters? [VERB noun]
She tipped the barmen 10 dollars and bought drinks all round. [V n amount]
[Also VERB]
Synonyms: reward, remunerate [formal], give a tip to, sweeten [informal] More Synonyms of tip
tippinguncountable noun
A 10 percent service charge is added in lieu of tipping.
8. countable noun
If you give a tip to someone such as a waiter in a restaurant, you give them some money to thank themfor their services.
I gave the barber a tip.
The Head Porter was keeping all the tips.
Synonyms: gratuity, gift, reward, present More Synonyms of tip
9. countable noun
A tip is a useful piece of advice.
It shows how to prepare a CV, and gives tips on applying for jobs. [+ on]
...tips for busy managers.
A good tip is to buy the most expensive lens you can afford.
[Also + for]
Synonyms: hint, suggestion, piece of information, piece of advice More Synonyms of tip
10. verb [usually passive]
If a person is tipped to do something or is tipped for success at something, experts or journalists believe that they will do that thing or achieve that success.
[British]
He is tipped to be the country's next foreign minister. [beVERB-ed to-infinitive]
He was widely tipped for success. [beVERB-ed + for]
Synonyms: predict, back, recommend, think of More Synonyms of tip
11. countable noun
Someone's tip for a race or competition is their advice on its likely result, especially to someone who wants to bet money on the result.
I've a tip for the races.
United are still my tip for the Title. [+ for]
12.
See the tip of the iceberg
13.
See tip the scales/balance
14.
See on the tip of your tongue
Phrasal verbs:
See tip off
See tip over
See tip up
More Synonyms of tip
tip in British English1
(tɪp)
noun
1.
the extreme end of something, esp a narrow or pointed end
2.
the top or summit
3.
a small piece forming an extremity or end
a metal tip on a cane
verbWord forms: tips, tipping or tipped(transitive)
4.
to adorn or mark the tip of
5.
to cause to form a tip
Derived forms
tipless (ˈtipless)
adjective
Word origin
C15: from Old Norse typpa; related to Middle Low German, Middle Dutch tip
tip in British English2
(tɪp)
verbWord forms: tips, tipping or tipped
1.
to tilt or cause to tilt
2. (usually foll byover or up)
to tilt or cause to tilt, so as to overturn or fall
3. British
to dump (rubbish, etc)
4. tip one's hat
noun
5.
the act of tipping or the state of being tipped
6. British
a dump for refuse, etc
Derived forms
tippable (ˈtippable)
adjective
Word origin
C14: of uncertain origin; related to top1, topple
tip in British English3
(tɪp)
noun
1.
a payment given for services in excess of the standard charge; gratuity
2.
a helpful hint, warning, or other piece of information
3.
a piece of inside information, esp in betting or investing
verbWord forms: tips, tipping or tipped
4.
to give a tip to (a person)
Word origin
C18: perhaps from tip4
tip in British English4
(tɪp)
verbWord forms: tips, tipping or tipped(transitive)
1.
to hit or strike lightly
2.
to hit (a ball) indirectly so that it glances off the bat in cricket
noun
3.
a light blow
4.
a glancing hit in cricket
Word origin
C13: perhaps from Low German tippen
tip in American English1
(tɪp)
noun
1.
the pointed, tapering, or rounded end or top of something long and slim
2.
something attached to the end, as a cap, ferrule, etc.
3.
a top or apex, as of a mountain
verb transitiveWord forms: tipped or ˈtipping
4.
to make a tip on
5.
to cover the tip or tips of (with something)
6.
to serve as the tip of
7. US
to remove the stems from (berries, etc.)
Idioms:
tip in
tip of the iceberg
Derived forms
tipless (ˈtipless)
adjective
Word origin
ME tippe, akin to MLowG tip, point, top, Ger zipf- in zipfel, an end, tip, prob. < IE base *dumb-, tail > Avestan duma-, tail
tip in American English2
(tɪp)
verb transitiveWord forms: tipped or ˈtipping
1.
to strike lightly and sharply; tap
2.
to give a small present of money to (a waiter, porter, etc.) for some service
3. Informal
a.
to give secret information to in an attempt to be helpful
often with off
b.
to reveal or divulge (a secret, plot, etc.)
4. US, Baseball
a.
to hit (the ball) a glancing blow
b.
to glance off (the bat, glove, etc.)
5. Sport
to deflect or tap (a ball, puck, etc.) in a particular direction, esp. into a goal
verb intransitive
6.
to give a tip or tips
noun
7.
a light, sharp blow; tap
see also foul tip
8.
a piece of secret information given confidentially in an attempt to be helpful
a tip on the race
9.
a suggestion, hint, warning, etc.
10.
a small sum of money, often a percentage of the total billed, given to a waiter, porter, etc. for services; gratuity
11. Sport
a deflection or tap of the ball, puck, etc., esp. one that scores a goal
Idioms:
tip one's hand
Word origin
akin ? to tip1
tip in American English3
(tɪp)
verb transitiveWord forms: tipped or ˈtipping
1.
to overturn or upset
often with over
2.
to cause to tilt or slant
3.
to raise slightly or touch the brim of (one's hat) in salutation
verb intransitive
4.
to tilt or slant
5.
to overturn or topple
often with over
noun
6.
a tipping or being tipped; tilt; slant
7. British
a place for dumping rubbish, etc.; dump
Idioms:
tip the scales
tip the scales at
Word origin
ME tipen < ?
tip in Hospitality1
(tɪp)
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Food and drink, dining)
If you give a tip to someone such as a waiter in a restaurant, you give them some money to thank themfor their services.
COLLOCATIONS: give a ~leave a ~
They gave the waiter a tip.
In a restaurant, a tip of 15% for good service is expected.
The customer refused to leave a tip after receiving bad service.
tip in Hospitality2
(tɪp)
Word forms: (present) tips, (past) tipped, (perfect) tipped, (progressive) tipping
verb
(Hospitality (hotel): Food and drink, dining)
If you tip someone such as a waiter in a restaurant, you give them some money in order to thankthem for their services.
It is usual to tip waiters, porters, and drivers.
We usually tip 18-20% of the bill.
How much do people tip the maid in a hotel?
More idioms containing
tip
just the tip of the iceberg
something is on the tip of your tongue
something was on the tip of your tongue
tip the balance
tip someone the wink
COBUILD Collocations
tip
handy tip
helpful tip
insider tip
practical tip
useful tip
Examples of 'tip' in a sentence
tip
We also give you top tips to ward off the most common illnesses and health complaints.
The Sun (2016)
Tip into the bowl of a food processor.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They are the tip of the iceberg.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Here she gives her tips on getting your business off the ground.
The Sun (2016)
That by now nobody would bat an eyelid when their local rubbish tip is named the hot new art space.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are also personalised tips, advice and devices to help you save.
The Sun (2016)
Drain, then tip them back into the pan.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
None of them knew about one another's tips.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
All tips and service charges?
The Sun (2017)
Tip the vegetables back into the pan and add the white wine.
The Sun (2012)
There is a splendid little booklet that gives information and tips on each country.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Visitors can learn about the gardens and pick up tips from the head gardener.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Wives were only the tip of the iceberg.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We asked users of these sites to share their tips for success.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We give our top tips to beat the pain.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The worst part is tipping the dust away.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The great acts tipped the balance with the dross.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Tip into the bowl of a food processor.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There is one tip which might be of use.
Hambly, Dr Kenneth Banish Anxiety - how to stop worrying and take charge of your life (1991)
You have only seen the tip of the iceberg.
The Sun (2013)
Turn the flour around and tip out the excess.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Each ends with practical tips for progress to less.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Why not join other members and swap tips and training advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Tip the mussels back into the pan and stir through to warm things up again.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Some internet tips for easier information management.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
One last tip for those heading out to the lake today.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This one naked stroll is just the tip of the iceberg.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Place tip of tongue against ridge of tissue just behind upper front teeth and keep it there through the entire exercise.
The Sun (2011)
Tip into sterilised jars, seal and leave to mature for a couple of months.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
What about hidden charges, tips and extras?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In other languages
tip
British English: tip /tɪp/ NOUN
end The tip of something long and narrow is the end of it.
...the tips of his fingers.
American English: tip end of object
Arabic: طَرَفٌ مُدَبَّب
Brazilian Portuguese: ponta
Chinese: 尖稍
Croatian: vrh
Czech: špička konec
Danish: spids
Dutch: tipje
European Spanish: punta
Finnish: kärki
French: bout
German: Spitze
Greek: άκρη
Italian: estremità
Japanese: 先端 end of object
Korean: 끝
Norwegian: tupp
Polish: koniuszek
European Portuguese: ponta
Romanian: vârf
Russian: кончик
Latin American Spanish: punta
Swedish: spets
Thai: จุดปลายสุด
Turkish: uç kalem/dil
Ukrainian: кінчик
Vietnamese: đầu của vật
British English: tip /tɪp/ NOUN
gratuity If you give someone such as a waiter a tip, you give them some money for their services.
I gave the barber a tip.
American English: tip reward
Arabic: بَقْشِيش
Brazilian Portuguese: gorjeta
Chinese: 小费
Croatian: napojnica
Czech: spropitné
Danish: drikkepenge
Dutch: fooi suggestie
European Spanish: consejo práctico
Finnish: vihje
French: pourboire
German: Tipp
Greek: υπόδειξη
Italian: mancia
Japanese: チップ suggestion
Korean: 팁
Norwegian: tips
Polish: wskazówka
European Portuguese: gorjeta
Romanian: bacșiș
Russian: намек
Latin American Spanish: propina
Swedish: tips
Thai: ข้อคิดเห็นที่มีประโยชน์
Turkish: bahşiş
Ukrainian: чайові
Vietnamese: tiền boa
British English: tip /tɪp/ NOUN
hint A tip is a useful piece of advice.
A good tip is to buy the most expensive lens you can afford.
American English: tip suggestion
Arabic: نَصِيحَة
Brazilian Portuguese: dica
Chinese: 诀窍
Croatian: prijedlog
Czech: tip
Danish: tip
Dutch: tip
European Spanish: propina
Finnish: juomaraha
French: tuyau
German: Trinkgeld
Greek: φιλοδώρημα
Italian: suggerimento
Japanese: 助言 心づけ
Korean: 힌트
Norwegian: tips
Polish: napiwek
European Portuguese: dica
Romanian: pont
Russian: чаевые
Latin American Spanish: consejo
Swedish: dricks
Thai: การให้เงินรางวัล
Turkish: öğüt
Ukrainian: порада
Vietnamese: mẹo vặt
British English: tip /tɪp/ VERB
incline If an object or part of your body tips, or if you tip it, it moves into a sloping position with one end or side higher than the other.
She had to tip her head back to see him.
American English: tip incline
Arabic: يـُميلُ
Brazilian Portuguese: inclinar
Chinese: 倾斜
Croatian: dati napojnicu
Czech: naklonit (se)
Danish: tippe
Dutch: doen kantelen
European Spanish: ladear
Finnish: kallistaa
French: pencher
German: Trinkgeld geben
Greek: φιλοδωρώ
Italian: inclinare
Japanese: 傾ける 心づけ
Korean: 팁을 주다
Norwegian: tipse
Polish: dać napiwek
European Portuguese: inclinar
Romanian: a apleca
Russian: давать на чай
Latin American Spanish: ladear
Swedish: ge dricks
Thai: ทำให้เอียง
Turkish: yatırmak
Ukrainian: нахиляти(ся)
Vietnamese: nghiêng
British English: tip /tɪp/ VERB
give money to If you tip someone such as a waiter, you give them some money for their services.
Do you really think it's customary to tip the waiters?