tip
1. tip \'tip\ \'tipt\ n [ME; akin to MHG zipf tip, OE tppa tap - more
at TAP)M 1: the usu. pointed end of something 2: a small piece or part
serving as an end, cap, or point - tipped aj
2. tip vt or tipped; or tip.ping 1a: to furnish with a tip 1b1: to cover
or adorn the tip of 1b2: to blend (furs) for improved appearance by
brushing the tips of the h air with dye 2: to affix (an insert) in a book -
often used with in 3: to remove the ends ends of {~ raspberries}
3. tip vb or tipped; or tip.ping [ME tipen] 1: OVERTURN, UPSET 2: CANT,
TILT 1: to become tipped : TOPPLE 2: LEAN, SLANT
4. tip n 1: the act or an instance of tipping : TILT 2: a place for
depositing something (as rubbish) by tipping or dumping
5. tip vb or tipped; or tip.ping [akin to LG tippen to tap] 1: to strike
lightly : TAP 2: to hit (a baseball) a glancing blow with the edge of the
bat : TIPTOE
6. tip vb or tipped; or tip.ping [perh. fr. 5tip] 1: GIVE, PRESENT 2: to
give a gratuity to : to bestow a gratuity
7. tip n : a gift or small sum of money tendered for a service performed or
anticip ated : GRATUITY
8. tip n [perh. fr. 6tip] 1: an item of expert or authoritative information
2: a piece of advance or confidential information given by one thought to
h ave access to special or inside sources
9. tip vt or tipped; or tip.ping 1: to impart a piece of information or
advice about or to 2: to mention as a prospective winner or profitable
investment