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atiptoe.

On tiptoe; on the tips of one's toes in order to move quietly or to stand taller.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/əˈtɪptəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/əˈtɪptoʊ/General-American
  1. On tiptoe; on the tips of one's toes in order to move quietly or to stand taller.

    not-comparable
  2. Quietly, and little by little.

    figuratively · not-comparable
  3. Without retreating from adversity, confrontation, or danger; standing tall; bravely, proudly, unyieldingly.

    figuratively · not-comparable
  4. In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.

    figuratively · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From a- (prefix meaning ‘at; in; on’, used to show a condition, manner, or state) + tiptoe.

adj/əˈtɪptəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/əˈtɪptoʊ/General-American
  1. On tiptoe; moving or standing on the tips of one's toes.

    not-comparable
  2. In a state of anticipation; keenly awaiting.

    figuratively · not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From a- (prefix meaning ‘at; in; on’, used to show a condition, manner, or state) + tiptoe.

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