tipping
tipping · tippings
The practice of leaving a tipThe practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
/ˈtɪpɪŋ/
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
(countable, uncountable)The act by which something is tipped or inclined.
(countable, uncountable)The dumping of rubbish.
Near-synonym: landfilling
(countable, uncountable)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)The metal tip of a fountain pen.
(Australia, countable, uncountable)A competition where entrants aim to tip (predict) the outcomes of sporting events.
Origin
From tip + -ing.From tip + -ing.
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Forms
plural: tippingsSynonyms
1 synonymslandfilling
Word family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable