Tip meaning

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

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

an indication of potential opportunity

“he got a tip on the stock market”

“a good lead for a job”

a V shape

“the cannibal's 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”

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 one's toes

strike lightly

“He tapped me on the shoulder”

give insider information or advise to

“He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot”

remove the tip from

“tip artichokes”