noun
tipper
TIH-puh
Tipper (noun) means a person who leaves a gratuity for a service worker. Example: “He's known among the staff as a generous tipper.”
noun
1
A person who leaves a gratuity for a service worker.
"He's known among the staff as a generous tipper."
2
A truck with a bed that can be tilted to dump its load, such as gravel or sand.
"A tipper truck delivered the gravel to the building site."
How to use tipper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who tips generously, or a truck that dumps its load by tilting.
UK vs US
In British English "tipper truck" is common; American English usually says "dump truck."
Common pairings
tipper truck
a generous tipper
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Word forms
- Plural
- tippers
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Etymology
From tip plus the agent suffix -er.
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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.
