tipper
Tipper (noun) means a person who leaves a gratuity for a service worker. Example: “He's known among the staff as a generous tipper.”
How to use tipper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who tips generously, or a truck that dumps its load by tilting.
In British English "tipper truck" is common; American English usually says "dump truck."
Word forms
tippers plural, Tippers plural
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He's known among the staff as a generous _____.
Etymology
From tip plus the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for tipper
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What does “tipper” mean?
The word “tipper” means a person who leaves a gratuity for a service worker. In plain terms, someone who tips generously, or a truck that dumps its load by tilting.
How do you pronounce “tipper”?
“Tipper” is pronounced TIH-puh (/ˈtɪpɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tipper” in a sentence?
Here is “tipper” used in a sentence: “He's known among the staff as a generous tipper.”
What is the opposite of “tipper”?
The opposite of “tipper” — its antonyms — is nontipper.
What part of speech is “tipper”?
“Tipper” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tipper” have?
“Tipper” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who leaves a gratuity for a service worker.