the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
[ Syn: gratuity , pourboire , baksheesh , bakshish , bakshis , backsheesh ]
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 ]
a V shape; the cannibals teeth were filed to sharp points
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
tip (n.)
cause to tilt; tip the screen upward'
mark with a tip; tip the arrow with the small stone'
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; Remember to tip the waiter; fee the steward
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
to incline or bend from a vertical position; She leaned over the banister
walk on ones toes
strike lightly; He tapped me on the shoulder
[ Syn: tap ]
give insider information or advise to; He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot
[ Syn: tip off ]
remove the tip from; tip artichokes'