noun

1. The tip of the external ear.

2. A small earpiece or earplug.

3. The part of an earbud that contours to the ear canal.

   “The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips.”

Synonyms: eartipping, tip

noun

1. The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.

   “the tip of one's nose”

2. 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.”

3. The end of a bow of a stringed instrument that is not held.

Synonyms: extremity

verb

1. To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.

noun

1. (skittles) The knocking over of a skittle.

2. An act of tipping up or tilting.

3. An area or a place for dumping something, such as rubbish or refuse, as from a mine; a heap (see tipple); a dump.

verb

1. (To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.

2. (To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.

3. To drink.

noun

1. A light blow or tap.

verb

1. To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.

noun

1. A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation.

Synonyms: gratuity

verb

1. To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.

   “In some cities waiters must be tipped.”

2. To give, pass.

noun

1. A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc.

2. A piece of advice.

verb

1. To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.

Synonyms: hint

noun

1. A kick or phase; one's current habits or behaviour.

2. A particular arena or sphere of interest; a front.