1 —none. 1 extremity or end, esp of a small or tapering thing. 2 small piece or part attached to the end of a thing. 3 leaf-bud of tea. —verb. (-pp-) provide with a tip. ? on the tip of one`s tongue about to be said or remembered. Tip of the iceberg small evident part of something much larger. [old norse]
2 —verb. (-pp-) 1 (often foll. By over, up) a lean or slant. B cause to do this. 2 (foll. By into etc.) A overturn or cause to overbalance. B discharge the contents of (a container etc.) In this way. —none. 1 a slight push or tilt. B light stroke. 2 place where material (esp. Refuse) is tipped. ? tip the scales see *scale2. [origin uncertain]
3 —verb. (-pp-) 1 make a small present of money to, esp. For a service given. 2 name as the likely winner of a race or contest etc. 3 strike or touch lightly. —none. 1 small money present, esp. For a service given. 2 piece of private or special information, esp. Regarding betting or investment. 3 small or casual piece of advice. ? tip off give (a person) a hint or piece of special information or warning. Tip a person the wink give a person private information. [origin uncertain]