tipping

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
2. (countable, uncountable) The act by which something is tipped or inclined.
3. (countable, uncountable) The dumping of rubbish.
4. (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.
5. (Australia, countable, uncountable) A competition where entrants aim to tip (predict) the outcomes of sporting events.

Verb

present participle and gerund of tip

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Synonyms

acclivity

bend

bending

bent

bias

cant

careen

conjugation

flair

flexion

gradient

gratuity

inclination

inflection

inflexion

leaning

list

penchant

pitch

proclivity

propensity

slant

slope

tendency

tilt

tip

Translations

البقشيش

kippend

κλίση

φιλοδώρημα

distribution

basculant

distribution de pourboires

Etymology

From tip + -ing.