tippy

[ˈtɪpi]

tippy Definition

  • 1having a tendency to tip over or be unsteady
  • 2having tips or ends that are pointed or tapered

Using tippy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tippy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The table is tippy because one of its legs is shorter than the others.

  • Example

    The vase is tippy because it has a narrow base.

  • Example

    She walked in tippy-toe to avoid making noise.

tippy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tippy

Antonyms for tippy

Phrases with tippy

  • a drinking game where participants race to finish their drink before the other players, with the added challenge of having to balance the cup on the edge of a table

    Example

    We played tippy cup at the party last night and it was so much fun!

  • tippy-top

    the highest point or peak of something

    Example

    The view from the tippy-top of the mountain was breathtaking.

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Summary: tippy in Brief

The term 'tippy' [ˈtɪpi] describes something that has a tendency to tip over or be unsteady, or has tips or ends that are pointed or tapered. Examples include a table with a shorter leg, a vase with a narrow base, and walking on tippy-toe. Phrases like 'tippy cup' refer to a drinking game, while 'tippy-top' denotes the highest point of something.

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