Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of tip
"The doctor explained that his TIPS procedure involved creating a connection between two major blood vessels in the liver to treat severe portal hypertension."
Initialism of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.
In plain English: Tips are small amounts of extra money given to someone for good service.
"The waiter left tips for everyone on the crew."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tip
"She tips her hat to the crowd as she walks onto the stage."
In plain English: To tip something is to lift it slightly and let it fall over or spill out.
"She tipped her head back to look at the stars."
Derived from the verb to tip, this term originally meant to incline or tilt something, such as pouring liquid out of a container. In modern usage regarding gratuities, it evolved from the practice of tipping one's hat to show respect before receiving payment for services.