tipping
verb
- 1
To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.
verb
- 1
(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.
- 2
(To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.
- 3
To drink.
- 4
To dump (refuse).
- 5
To pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor.
- 6
To deflect with one′s fingers, especially one′s fingertips.
verb
- 1
To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.
verb
- 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
To give, pass.
verb
- 1
To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.
Synonyms
noun
- 1
The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
- 2
The act by which something is tipped or inclined.
- 3
The dumping of rubbish.
- 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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