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Raretip off
The correct spelling is tip off.
How to pronounce tip off
verb
Say it like: Tip- of-f
The correct spelling is tip off. To alert or inform someone, especially confidentially. For example: "An anonymous caller tipped off the police that the suspect would be in the area."
Usage Examples
“An anonymous caller tipped off the police that the suspect would be in the area.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To alert or inform someone, especially confidentially.
- 2.To put the ball in play by throwing it up between two opponents.
- 3.To pour out (liquor); to tip the vessel and drink until it is empty.
- 4.To use a particular brush technique for producing a flawless surface on a wet coat of paint.
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