Tip | Mean of tip in English Dictionary

/ˈtɪp/

• Verb
• to turn or move something so that it is not straight or level
1. She tipped her head to the left.
2. He tipped his glass and spilled some water.
3. He tipped his chair back and fell over.
4. The glass tipped slightly and some of the water spilled out.
• to cause (something) to move or fall from a place, container, etc.
1. She tipped [=poured] the batter into a large bowl.
• to fall over or to cause (something) to fall over
1. The glass nearly tipped over.
2. He accidentally tipped the lamp over and broke it.

• to change a situation so that one person, group, etc., is more able or likely to succeed
1. Both candidates are qualified, but her experience tips the scales in her favor.
• to have (a specified weight)
1. He tips the scales at 285 pounds. [=he weighs 285 pounds]
• to move or cause (something) to move so that one end is lifted up
1. She tipped up the lid of the box and looked inside.
• to touch your hat or cap or to lift it off your head as a way of greeting or saying goodbye to someone
1. He tipped his hat to her as she walked past.
• to show what you are planning to do
1. The company wants to avoid tipping its hand about its decision until next month.
• 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
1. With a tip of his hat, he said goodbye and headed out the door.
• a place where rubbish is left
• a very messy place
1. This place is a real tip!
• the end of something that is usually long and thin
1. a pencil tip
2. the tips of her fingers
3. the tip of a ski
4. The village is located at the southern tip of the island.
• Verb
• to hit or push (a moving ball or hockey puck) lightly so that it changes direction
1. The hockey player tipped the puck into the net.
• Noun
• an act of lightly pushing or hitting a moving ball or hockey puck to make it change direction
1. a foul tip
• Verb
• to give useful or secret information to (someone)
1. Someone tipped [=told] the police about their plans.
• to say that someone or something is likely to succeed, win, etc.
1. The new book is being tipped [=touted] as a probable best seller.
• to give secret information to (someone)
1. How could he have known about the plan? Someone must have tipped him the wink.
• Noun
• a piece of advice or useful information
1. She got a tip on how to prepare for the test.
2. tips for saving money
3. The book provides some good household cleaning tips.
• a piece of secret information given by a person who has special knowledge about something
1. an insider's tip on when to sell the stock
2. The police got a tip about the suspect from an informer.
3. I got a hot tip about a great new restaurant.
• Verb
• to give an extra amount of money to someone who performs a service for you
1. Did you remember to tip the waiter/waitress?
2. How much should I tip for a haircut?
3. She always tips generously.
• Noun
• an extra amount of money that you give to someone (such as a waitress or waiter) who performs a service for you
1. I left/gave the waitress a good/generous tip.
2. The doorman earned a lot in tips over the holiday season.