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DictionarytipAdvice or inside information
noun / verb

tip

A useful piece of advice or inside information, or to provide it.

The guide gives a useful tip about the trail.

Etymology
tipEnglishto give or pass something

The information sense developed from slang tip, “give,” as in giving a hint. Its deeper origin is uncertain; no acronym expansion is reliable.

More examples

  • She tipped me off about the changed schedule.
  • They have shared several practical tips.
  • He is tipping the reporter off about the meeting.

Forms

tip · tips · tipped · tipping

Similar words

advice
Guidance that can be broad or detailed.
hint
A brief or indirect helpful suggestion.