Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move with a careful, stealthy, or tentative step, especially in order to avoid being noticed or to gain an advantage

“She tried to tiptoe past the sleeping child without waking her.”

2. noun

a light step, especially one made with a careful or stealthy movement

“The sound of her tiptoes on the floor made her feel like a ghost.”

3. verb (informal)

to walk or move with a clumsy or awkward step

“After dancing for hours, he began to tiptoe home, exhausted.”

4. noun (informal)

a clumsy or awkward step

“His tiptoes on the dance floor made everyone laugh.”