Tip: meaning, definitions and examples

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tip

 

[ tษชp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

money

A small sum of money given to someone for performing a service; a gratuity.

Synonyms

bonus, gratuity, reward

Examples of usage

  • He left a generous tip for the waiter.
  • Don't forget to give a tip to the bellboy.
  • She received a big tip for her excellent service.
Context #2 | Noun

advice

A piece of advice or useful piece of information.

Synonyms

advice, hint, suggestion

Examples of usage

  • Here's a useful tip for cooking pasta al dente.
  • My grandmother always gives me great tips on gardening.
Context #3 | Verb

give advice

To give advice or suggest something.

Synonyms

advise, recommend, suggest

Examples of usage

  • She's always quick to tip me on the latest fashion trends.
  • He tipped me on the best way to invest my money.

Translations

Translations of the word "tip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tipp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะฐะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wskazรณwka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conseil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consejo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ipuรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุตูŠุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tip

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tip

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasvet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™slษ™hษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consejo

Etymology

The word 'tip' originated in the early 18th century, from the sense 'to give a gratuity' and is believed to be a shortening of the word 'tipple,' meaning to give a drink or a gratuity. Over time, its meaning expanded to include a piece of advice or useful information. The usage of 'tip' in the context of advice became popular in the mid-19th century.

See also: tipper, tips, tipster, tipsy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,533, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.