tipping

verb

  1. 1

    To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.

verb

  1. 1

    (To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.

  2. 2

    (To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.

  3. 3

    To drink.

  4. 4

    To dump (refuse).

  5. 5

    To pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor.

  6. 6

    To deflect with one′s fingers, especially one′s fingertips.

verb

  1. 1

    To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.

verb

  1. 1

    To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.

    In some cities waiters must be tipped.
  2. 2

    To give, pass.

verb

  1. 1

    To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.

Synonyms

noun

  1. 1

    The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).

  2. 2

    The act by which something is tipped or inclined.

  3. 3

    The dumping of rubbish.

  4. 4

    A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing.

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