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tiptoe.

The tip of the toe.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/UK[ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯]UK/ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/US[ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯]US
  1. The tip of the toe.

    plural-normally
Where this word comes from

From Middle English tipto, typto; equivalent to tip + toe. Compare fingertip.

adj/ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/UK[ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯]UK/ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/US[ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯]US
  1. Standing elevated, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.

    not-comparable
  2. Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English tipto, typto; equivalent to tip + toe. Compare fingertip.

verb/ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/UK[ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯]UK/ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/US[ˈtʰɪpˌtʰoʊ̯]US
  1. To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From Middle English tipto, typto; equivalent to tip + toe. Compare fingertip.

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