Tipp — meaning in English

English meaning

• hint noun A small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
• tip noun The pointed or outer end of something.

Senses

Tipp is used for these senses in English:

• hint An implicit suggestion that avoids a direct statement.
• tip A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc. [from mid-19th c.]
• tip-off (idiomatic) A report of suspicious behaviour, especially to an authority.

hint — full definition

1. noun A small clue or suggestion that helps someone understand or guess something.
2. noun A very small trace or amount of something.
3. verb To suggest something indirectly, without saying it outright.

tip — full definition

1. noun The pointed or outer end of something.
2. verb To tilt or knock something so it falls or leans over.
3. noun A small amount of money given to a service worker, such as a waiter or driver, as thanks for good service.
4. verb To give someone a small amount of money as thanks for a service.
5. noun A small piece of useful or private advice or information.

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