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- tipcart/ˈtɪpˌkɑːt/A small cart or wagon with a hinged or removable back or sides that allows the contents to be tipped out easily.nounExtremely Low / Historical / Technical
- tipcat/ˈtɪpkat/A traditional game in which a short, tapered wooden stick (the 'cat') is struck at one end with a longer stick to make it flip up, and then batted as far as possible.nounVery rare / Archaic
- tipi/ˈtiːpi/A conical tent traditionally used by some North American Indian peoples, made of animal skins or birch bark.nounLow
- tipoff/ˈtɪp.ɒf/A piece of confidential information given as a warning or hint.nounMedium
- tippecanoe/ˌtɪp.i.kəˈnuː/A proper noun referring to the Tippecanoe River in Indiana, USA, and most famously associated with the Battle of Tippecanoe (1811) and the presidential campaign slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too" (1840).nounVery Low
- tippee/tɪˈpiː/A person who receives a tip, especially confidential information used in insider trading.nounLow
- tipper/ˈtɪpə/A person who gives a gratuity or tip, especially in a service context.nounlow
- tipper truck/ˈtɪpə ˌtrʌk/A motor vehicle with a rear-mounted container that can be tilted to dump its load by gravity.nounC1
- tipperary/ˌtɪpəˈreəri/A county in the Republic of Ireland, located in the province of Munster.nounLow
- tippet/ˈtɪpɪt/A scarf-like garment of fur or cloth worn around the neck and shoulders, or a long black scarf worn by Anglican clergy.nounC2
- tippett/ˈtɪpɪt/A surname of English origin, also a variant spelling of 'tippet', a small piece of fur or fabric worn around the neck or shoulders, especially as part of ecclesiastical or academic dress.nounLow
- tipping point/ˈtɪp.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/The critical moment or threshold at which a series of small changes or incidents becomes significant enough to cause a larger, more important change.nounB2-C1
- tipple/ˈtɪp.əl/To drink alcohol regularly or habitually, but usually in small amounts.nounverbverb-intransitive+1C1
- tippler/ˈtɪp.lər/A person who drinks alcohol regularly, especially in small quantities.nounLow frequency
- tippytoe/ˈtɪp.i.təʊ/The act or manner of walking or standing on the tips of one's toes, often to be quiet, stealthy, or to reach something high.nounLow
- tipstaff/ˈtɪpstɑːf/A court official, typically a bailiff, responsible for keeping order and performing duties such as escorting judges and prisoners.nounLow (Rare/Archaising)
- tipster/ˈtɪpstə/A person who provides expert advice or predictions, especially for betting on horse races or other sporting events.nounB2-C1
- tipsy cake/ˈtɪpsi keɪk/A traditional British dessert involving sponge cake soaked in alcohol (typically sherry, brandy, or fortified wine) and often layered with cream, custard, jam, or fruit. It is related to trifle but is distinct in its specific preparation and history.nounLow (Regional/Historical)
- tiptoe/ˈtɪp.təʊ/To walk on the balls of one's feet and toes, especially quietly or cautiously.adjectiveadverbnoun+2B1
- tiptop/ˌtɪpˈtɒp/The very best, highest standard, or peak condition.adjectiveadverbnounC2
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