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Vocabulary Entry
tippy
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Having a pointed or sharp tip; also used to describe something that is precariously balanced or likely to tip over.
Example Sentences
"The tippy chair wobbled every time I sat down."
"I carefully placed the drinks on the tippy table."
"She was nervous around the tippy edge of the cliff."
N
noun
An act of tipping or a small amount of money given to someone for their services.
Example Sentences
"He left a generous tippy for the waiter."
"In some cultures, a tippy is expected after good service."
"The tippy jar filled up quickly with change."
V
verb
To cause something to tilt or overturn, or to give someone a tip.
Example Sentences
"I tipped the vase over by accident."
"Make sure not to tip your chair back while you eat."
"She tipped the barista as she left the café."