tip (n.)

  1. the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

  2. a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

    [ Syn: gratuity , pourboire , baksheesh , bakshish , bakshis , backsheesh ]

  3. an indication of potential opportunity; he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job

    [ Syn: lead , steer , confidential information , wind , hint ]

  4. a V shape; the cannibals teeth were filed to sharp points

    [ Syn: point , peak ]

  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

    [ Syn: peak , crown , crest , top , summit ]

    tip (v.)

  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

    [ Syn: fee , bung ]

  4. cause to topple or tumble by pushing

    [ Syn: topple , tumble ]

  5. to incline or bend from a vertical position; She leaned over the banister

    [ Syn: lean , tilt , slant , angle ]

  6. walk on ones toes

    [ Syn: tiptoe , tippytoe ]

  7. strike lightly; He tapped me on the shoulder

    [ Syn: tap ]

  8. give insider information or advise to; He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot

    [ Syn: tip off ]

  9. remove the tip from; tip artichokes'

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