Definition of Tiptoe

1. Adverb. On tiptoe or as if on tiptoe. "Standing tiptoe"

2. Adjective. Walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise. "Moving with tiptoe steps"

Similar to: Quiet

3. Verb. Walk on one's toes. "The children tiptoe to the playground"
Exact synonyms: Tip, Tippytoe
Generic synonyms: Walk

4. Noun. The tip of a toe.
Group relationships: Toe
Generic synonyms: Tip

Definition of Tiptoe

1. n. The end, or tip, of the toe.

2. a. Being on tiptoe, or as on tiptoe; hence, raised as high as possible; lifted up; exalted; also, alert.

3. v. i. To step or walk on tiptoe.

Definition of Tiptoe

1. Verb. To walk quietly when only the tips of the toes touch the ground. (defdate from late 14th c.) ¹

2. Verb. Alternative spelling of tip-toe. ¹

3. Noun. The tips of one's toes collectively. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tiptoe

1. to walk on the tips of one's toes [v -TOED, -TOEING, -TOES]

Medical Definition of Tiptoe

1. 1. Being on tiptoe, or as on tiptoe; hence, raised as high as possible; lifted up; exalted; also, alert. "Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain tops." (Shak) "Above the tiptoe pinnacle of glory." (Byron) 2. Noiseless; stealthy. "With tiptoe step." Tiptoe mirth, the highest degree of mirth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tiptoe

tipsify
tipsifying
tipsily
tipsiness
tipsinesses
tipstaff
tipstaffs
tipstaves
tipster
tipsters
tipstock
tipstocks
tipsy
tipsy cake
tipt
tiptoe (current term)
tiptoe around
tiptoed
tiptoeing
tiptoer
tiptoers
tiptoes
tiptop
tiptopite
tiptops
tipu
tipu tree
tipula
tipulary
tipulas

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