Word: TIPS
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Definition of TIPS
- The tip of the external ear.
- A small earpiece or earplug.
- The part of an earbud that contours to the ear canal.
"The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips."
- The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
"the tip of one's nose"
- A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.
"a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc."
- The end of a bow of a stringed instrument that is not held.
- To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.
- (skittles) The knocking over of a skittle.
- An act of tipping up or tilting.
- An area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump.
- (To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.
- (To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.
- To drink.
- A light blow or tap.
- To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.
- A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation.
- To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.
"In some cities waiters must be tipped."
- To give, pass.
- A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc.
- A piece of advice.
- To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.
- A kick or phase; one's current habits or behaviour.
- A particular arena or sphere of interest; a front.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "tips" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "tips" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TIPS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TIPS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TIPS? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TIPS:
- # the tips effect
- # master of tips
- # playing with tips
- # in terms of tips
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