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2tint verb : to impart a tint to : COLOR

Synonyms

color, dye, paint, stain, tinge—more at COLOR

tin·tin·nab·u·la·tion noun 1 : the ringing of bells

2 : a tinkling sound as if of bells

tin·ware noun : articles and esp. utensils made of tinplate

ti·ny adjective ti·ni·er; -est : very small : MINUTE

Synonyms

atomic, infinitesimal, microscopic, miniature, minute, teeny, wee; also diminutive, dwarf, little, midget, model, petite, pocket, pygmy, small, smallish; dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized

Antonyms

enormous, giant, gigantic, huge, immense, mammoth

1tip verb tipped; tip·ping 1 : OVERTURN, UPSET

2 : to incline, deviate, or bend from a vertical position : LEAN; also : to raise and tilt forward

Synonyms

angle, cant, cock, heel, incline, lean, list, slant, slope, tilt—more at LEAN

2tip noun : the act or an instance of tipping

Synonyms

bend, cock, inclination, list, slant, tilt—more at TILT

3tip verb tipped; tip·ping 1 : to furnish with a tip

2 : to cover or adorn the tip of

4tip noun 1 : the usu. pointed end of something

2 : a small piece or part serving as an end, cap, or point

Synonyms

apex, cusp, end, pike, point—more at POINT

5tip noun : a light touch or blow

6tip verb tipped; tip·ping : to strike lightly : TAP

7tip noun : a piece of advice or expert or confidential information

Synonyms

dope, lowdown, scoop—more at DOPE

hint, lead, pointer; also advisement, assistance, counsel, guidance, recommendation, suggestion; caution, cautioning, sign, signal, telltale, tip-off, warning; brief, direction, feedback, instruction, observation; prompt, reminder, urging; answer, clue, solution

8tip verb tipped; tip·ping : to impart a piece of information about or to

9tip verb tipped; tip·ping : to give a gratuity to

— tip·per noun

10tip noun : a gift or small sum given for a service performed or anticipated

Synonyms

bonus, dividend, extra, lagniappe, perquisite—more at BONUS

tip–off noun : WARNING, TIP

tip·pet noun : a long scarf or shoulder cape

tip·ple verb tip·pled; tip·pling : to drink intoxicating liquor esp. habitually or excessively

— tipple noun

tip·pler noun : one that tipples

Synonyms

drunk, inebriate, soak, sot, souse—more at DRUNK

tip·ster noun : a person who gives or sells tips esp. for gambling

tip·sy adjective tip·si·er; -est : unsteady or foolish from the effects of alcohol

— tip·si·ly adverb

Synonyms

drunk, high, inebriate, intoxicated—more at DRUNK

1tiptoe noun : the position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised; also : the ends of the toes

2tiptoe adverb or adjective : on or as if on tiptoe

3tiptoe verb tip·toed; tip·toe·ing : to walk or proceed on or as if on tiptoe

1tip–top noun : the highest point

Synonyms

acme, apex, climax, crown, culmination, head, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, top, zenith—more at HEIGHT

2tip–top adjective : very good of its kind : EXCELLENT

ti·rade noun [ORIGIN: F, shot, tirade, fr. MF, fr. It tirata, fr. tirare to draw, shoot]

: a prolonged speech of abuse or condemnation

Synonyms

diatribe, harangue, rant; also assault, attack, invective, lashing, tongue-lashing, vituperation; berating, rebuke, reprimand, reproach, reproof; abuse, castigation, censure, criticism, denunciation; deprecation, depreciation, disparagement; execration, excoriation, revilement; admonishment, admonition, lecture, sermon

tir·a·mi·su noun [ORIGIN: It tiramisù]

: a dessert made with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and espresso

1tire verb tired; tir·ing 1 : to make or become weary

2 : to wear out the patience of : BORE

Synonyms

[1] burn out, do in, drain, exhaust, fag, fatigue, tucker, wash out, wear, wear out, weary—more at EXHAUST

[2] bore, jade, weary—more at BORE

2tire noun 1 : a metal hoop that forms the tread of a wheel

2 : a rubber cushion usu. containing compressed air that encircles a wheel (as of a bike)

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