tip synonyms

tip

n.

  1. The point

    apex, peak, top, summit, cap, nip, stub; see also point 2.

    Antonyms bottom*, middle*, body. *

  2. A gratuity

    reward, gift, compensation, fee, small change, money, lagniappe, pourboire (French), baksheesh, handout*, grease*, Boston quarter*; see also pay 2.

  3. *A bit of information

    hint, clue, warning, pointer, suggestion, inkling, whisper, inside information, advice, a word to the wise*, dope*, inside wire*, hot steer*, in*, bug*, bang*, buzz*; see also knowledge 1, news 1.

tip

v.

slant, incline, shift; see bend 1, lean 1, tilt 1.

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