Definitions

1. noun

a small amount of money given as a gratuity, especially to someone who has provided a service

“She left a $10 tip for the waiter.”

2. verb

to give a small amount of money as a gratuity, especially to someone who has provided a service

“He tipped the bellhop $5 for carrying his luggage.”

3. verb

to incline or lean, especially in a particular direction

“The roof of the building tips towards the valley below.”

4. verb

to provide information or advice, especially in a casual or informal way

“He tipped me off about the new restaurant in town.”

5. verb

to strike or touch the surface of something, especially with a pointed or tapered end

“The sailboat tipped into the water with a splash.”

6. noun

a pointed or tapered end, especially of a tool or instrument

“The tip of the pencil was worn down from use.”

7. verb

to become or make something tilted or inclined

“The tree trunk tipped over in the storm.”

8. noun

the top or upper part of something, especially a building or a hill

“The tip of the skyscraper was hidden in the clouds.”