tip meaning and definition

TIP noun

Definition of tip (noun)

1. the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
2. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
   • synonyms: backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire
3. an indication of potential opportunity
   • "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
   • synonyms: confidential information, hint, lead, steer, wind
4. a V shape
   • "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"
   • synonyms: peak, point
5. 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"
   • synonyms: crest, crown, peak, summit, top

TIP verb

Definition of tip (verb)

1. cause to tilt
   • "tip the screen upward"
2. mark with a tip
   • "tip the arrow with the small stone"
3. give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
   • "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward"
   • synonyms: bung, fee
4. cause to topple or tumble by pushing
   • synonyms: topple, tumble
5. to incline or bend from a vertical position
   • "She leaned over the banister"
   • synonyms: angle, lean, slant, tilt
6. walk on one's toes
   • synonyms: tippytoe, tiptoe
7. strike lightly
   • "He tapped me on the shoulder"
   • synonyms: tap
8. give insider information or advise to
   • "He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot"
   • synonyms: tip off
9. remove the tip from
   • "tip artichokes"