Tiptoeing: meaning, definitions and examples
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tiptoeing
[ ˈtɪptoʊɪŋ ]
moving quietly
Tiptoeing refers to walking on the tips of one's toes to avoid making noise, often done when trying to be stealthy or quiet. This action is commonly associated with sneaking around or trying not to disturb anyone.
Synonyms
creeping, sneaking, stealthily walking.
Examples of usage
- She was tiptoeing around the house to avoid waking the baby.
- He tiptoed down the hallway, hoping not to alert anyone.
- The cat was tiptoeing across the floor, trying to catch a mouse.
Translations
Translations of the word "tiptoeing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 andar na ponta dos pés
🇮🇳 नम्रता से चलना
🇩🇪 auf Zehenspitzen gehen
🇮🇩 berjalan dengan kaki jari
🇺🇦 іти на носочках
🇵🇱 chodzić na palcach
🇯🇵 つま先で歩く
🇫🇷 marcher sur la pointe des pieds
🇪🇸 caminar de puntillas
🇹🇷 parmak uçlarıyla yürümek
🇰🇷 발끝으로 걷다
🇸🇦 المشي على أطراف الأصابع
🇨🇿 chodit po špičkách
🇸🇰 chodiť na špičkách
🇨🇳 踮脚走
🇸🇮 hoditi na prstih
🇮🇸 að ganga á tá
🇰🇿 баспен жүру
🇬🇪 ბალიშზე სიარული
🇦🇿 barmaqları ilə getmək
🇲🇽 caminar de puntillas
Etymology
The term 'tiptoe' originates from the early 15th century, where 'tip' meant 'to touch lightly' and 'toe' referred to the digits of the foot. The combination signified the act of moving quietly or lightly on one's toes. This action has been a physical expression observed in many cultures, often associated with stealth and careful movement. Over time, the verb form 'tiptoeing' has evolved to describe not only the action but also situations where one must tread carefully, both physically and metaphorically. The use of 'tiptoe' in literature and folklore can often evoke themes of stealth, secrecy, and caution.