noun

tipping

TIH-pihng

noun

The practice of giving a small sum of money to a service worker.

"Tipping customs vary a lot between countries."

The act of tilting or overturning something.

"The scaffolding was at risk of tipping in the wind."

How to Use Tipping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe custom of giving gratuities, or the act of something tilting over.

Easily confused with

tripping →

Common pairings

tipping point tipping culture tipping etiquette

tippings plural, Tippings plural

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_____ customs vary a lot between countries.

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