Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tip off

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.53 in modern English

Syllables: tip off
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To alert or inform (someone), especially confidentially.

Transitive verb

verb

To put the ball in play by throwing it up between two opponents.

verb

To put the ball in play by throwing it up between two opponents.

verb

To pour out (liquor); to tip the vessel and drink until it is empty.

Obsolete; Transitive verb

verb

To use a particular brush technique for producing a flawless surface on a wet coat of paint.

Intransitive verb; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"An anonymous caller tipped off the police that the suspect would be in the area."
"Someone must have tipped him off. [A likely explanation for why he has disappeared.]"
"The game tips off in an hour, so hurry back!"

Usage

Inflected Forms

tips off (present, singular) tipping off (participle, present) tipped off (participle, past) tipped off (past)

Phrases

tip over tip out tip-off

Frequently Paired Words

tip over tip out tip-off

Synonyms

inform grass up snitch lay off tip

Questions

What does tip off mean?: To alert or inform (someone), especially confidentially.

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