verb๐ShareTo provide with a tip; to cover the tip of."He was tipping the watering can to pour water on the flowers. "servicebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn."The strong wind was tipping over the trash cans in the street. "actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced."The stack of books was too high, and it started tipping over. "positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo drink."He was tipping a glass of milk at the dinner table. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo dump (refuse).""The truck was tipping garbage at the landfill." "environmentutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pour a libation or a liquid from a container, particularly from a forty of malt liquor."The bartender expertly tipped the last of the malt liquor into the customer's glass. "drinkactioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo deflect with oneโฒs fingers, especially oneโฒs fingertips."The goalkeeper was quick, tipping the powerful shot just over the crossbar and saving the goal. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo hit quickly and lightly; to tap."The teacher tipped her pen against the desk to get her attention. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service."In some cities waiters must be tipped."servicebusinessjobeconomyfinancesocietytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give, pass."She was tipping water from the watering can onto the thirsty plants. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.""My friend, who works at the movie theater, was kind enough to tip me that they are planning a big sale on popcorn next week." "communicationinfoChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe practice of leaving a tip (gratuity)."Context: A person is discussing common service customs. Sentence: In some countries, tipping is expected in restaurants, but not in fast food places. "culturetraditionbusinessserviceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act by which something is tipped or inclined."The tipping of the glass caused the water to spill onto the table. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe dumping of rubbish."The tipping of garbage cans onto the street was a problem in the neighborhood. "environmentdisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing."The flutist practiced her tipping, carefully articulating the rapid notes to create a clear and precise sound. "musiclanguagephoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading