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Tipping
//ˈtɪpɪŋ// name, noun, verb
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname transferred from the given name.
Noun
- 1 The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity). countable, uncountable
- 2 The act by which something is tipped or inclined. countable, uncountable
"Hat-tippings and cap-doffings are of course of a different nature to more elaborate verbal greetings. In etiquette manuals they may be described as incentives to a conversation, but in practice they seem to have been quite ceremonial."
- 3 The dumping of rubbish. countable, uncountable
- 4 A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing. countable, uncountable
- 5 A competition where entrants aim to tip (predict) the outcomes of sporting events. Australia, countable, uncountable
"Cats fan Mr Burke received a handsome trophy from Balmoral Grove for his feat but is no stranger to cleaning up, having won the tipping at The Break three years in a row and also done well at The National Hotel."
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of tip form-of, gerund, participle, present
Etymology
Etymology 1
From tip + -ing.
Etymology 2
From tip + -ing.
Etymology 3
From a pet form of the Old English *Tippa, a personal name of uncertain origin.
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