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(noun) lead, confidential information, wind, steer, hint
an indication of potential opportunity
he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job
(noun) peak, summit, top, crest, crown
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
(noun) backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, pourboire, gratuity
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
a V shape
the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points
(verb) tip off
give insider information or advise to
He tipped off the police about the terrorist plot
(verb) tap
strike lightly
He tapped me on the shoulder
walk on one's toes
(verb) slant, tilt, angle, lean
to incline or bend from a vertical position
She leaned over the banister
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on
Remember to tip the waiter; fee the steward