name
Meaning 1
A surname transferred from the given name.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
tipping
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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/ˈtɪpɪŋ/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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CMU ARPABET: T IH1 P IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
The act by which something is tipped or inclined.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 4
The dumping of rubbish.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Examples
- Near-synonym: landfilling
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noun
Meaning 5
A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Meaning 6
A competition where entrants aim to tip (predict) the outcomes of sporting events.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, countable, uncountable
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verb
Meaning 7
present participle and gerund of tip
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
Etymology
From a pet form of the Old English *Tippa, a personal name of uncertain origin.
From tip + -ing.