tipping
/ˈtɪpɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: tippings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act by which something is tipped or inclined.
Noun
Examples
Hat-tippings and cap-doffings are of course of a different nature to more elaborate verbal greetings. In etiquette manuals they may be described as incentives to a conversation, but in practice they seem to have been quite ceremonial.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tipping” mean?
The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
Is “tipping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.