Tippex
Tippex · Tippexes · Tippexed · Tippexing
To delete using correction fluidTo delete using correction fluid.
Meaning
1 sensesTo delete using correction fluid.
Origin
Tipp-Ex is originally a trademark, owned since 1997 by Société Bic. Its use in the generalTipp-Ex is originally a trademark, owned since 1997 by Société Bic. Its use in the general sense is an example of trademark erosion. The first component is from the German verb tippen (“to type”), and the second from Latin ex.
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Forms
Tippexes, Tippexing, Tippexed, TippexedSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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