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tipping

|tip-ping|

/ˈtɪpɪŋ/

(tip)

giving a gratuity

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
tip	tips	tips	tips	tipped	tipped	tipping

Etymology

Etymology Information

'tip' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'tippen', where 'tip' meant 'to strike lightly'.

Historical Evolution

'tippen' transformed into the modern English word 'tip' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike lightly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to give a gratuity'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of giving a gratuity.

Tipping is customary in many restaurants.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'tip'.

She is tipping the waiter generously.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35