Tips: meaning, definitions and examples

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tips

[ tɪps ]

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advice

Suggestions or recommendations on how to do something more effectively or efficiently.

Synonyms

advice, guidance, pointers

Examples of usage

Here are some tips on how to improve your productivity at work.
She gave me some useful tips on how to cook a perfect steak.
I always follow the tips from experienced travelers when planning my trips.

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gratuity

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

Synonyms

bonus, gratuity, reward

Examples of usage

Don't forget to leave a tip for the waiter after a good meal.
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, so I gave him a generous tip.
It's common to give a tip to the hotel staff for their excellent service.

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tilt

To incline or bend from a vertical position; to slant.

Synonyms

incline, lean, slant

Examples of usage

She tilted her head to the side in confusion.
The painting was slightly tilted on the wall.
He tilted the glass to pour the drink carefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "tips" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dicas

🇮🇳 टिप्स

🇩🇪 Tipps

🇮🇩 tips

🇺🇦 поради

🇵🇱 wskazówki

🇯🇵 ヒント

🇫🇷 conseils

🇪🇸 consejos

🇹🇷 ipuçları

🇰🇷 팁

🇸🇦 نصائح

🇨🇿 tipy

🇸🇰 tipy

🇨🇳 提示

🇸🇮 nasveti

🇮🇸 ráð

🇰🇿 кеңестер

🇬🇪 მცირედი

🇦🇿 ipuçları

🇲🇽 consejos

Word origin

The word 'tips' originated in the early 18th century, derived from the Dutch word 'tippen' meaning 'to tap or touch lightly'. Initially, it referred to a small present of money given to someone for their services. Over time, the meaning expanded to include advice or recommendations for better performance. The use of 'tips' in the context of advice became more prevalent in the 20th century with the rise of self-help and productivity culture.