Synonyms for

Tipped

Verb / tɪpt / Another word for tipped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To incline or bend to one side; to give a small amount of money as a gratuity to someone who provides a service.

Synonyms & similar words

topple tiptoe tilt untipped angle tip tumble tap fee canted lean tilted tipoff tippytoe leaning atilt bung slant tilted angled leaned inclined pitched listed slanted canted heeled banked upended upset overturned toppled capsized donated rewarded gratified compensated remunerated

Synonyms by register

Formal

inclined tilted slanted

Informal

cocked askew on its side

Literary

leaned canted

Antonyms

upright stable balanced erect level straight

Common collocations

  • tipped over
  • tipped the scales
  • tipped off
  • tipped the balance
  • tipped his hat
  • tipped the wink
  • tipped the boat

Word family

noun tip
verb tip
adjective tipped

Usage note

Can refer to something being overturned or leaning. 'Tipped off' is an idiom meaning to give a secret warning.

Example sentences

  1. The vase tipped over and broke.
  2. He tipped his head to the side to listen.
  3. The waitress thanked the customer who tipped her generously.
  4. I always tip the pizza delivery person.
  5. She tipped her chair back too far and fell.

Quotes

  • I've always tipped well. I believe in karma.
  • I'm living so far beyond my income that we may almost be said to be living apart.
  • I'm a big tipper because I'm from the Midwest and it's just what you do.

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