tiptoe

[ˈtɪp.təʊ]

tiptoe Definition

• 1. to walk quietly and carefully on the balls of your feet, especially in order not to wake someone who is sleeping
• 2. to move or do something secretly or cautiously

Using tiptoe: Examples

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

• Example

  She tiptoed into the room so as not to wake the baby.

• Example

  He tiptoed past his boss's office hoping not to be seen.

• Example

  I tiptoed around the house trying to avoid my roommate.

tiptoe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tiptoe

• creep
• sneak
• pad
• steal
• slip

Antonyms for tiptoe

• stomp
• march
• trample

Phrases with tiptoe

• on tiptoe

  standing or walking on the tips of one's toes

  Example

  She stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf.

• tiptoe around

  to avoid talking about a subject or expressing an opinion directly or honestly

  Example

  He tiptoed around the issue, not wanting to offend anyone.

• tiptoe through the tulips

  to move cautiously or stealthily, often with the aim of avoiding detection

  Example

  The spy tiptoed through the tulips to avoid being seen by the guards.

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Summary: tiptoe in Brief

'Tiptoe' [ˈtɪp.təʊ] means to walk quietly and carefully on the balls of your feet, especially in order not to wake someone who is sleeping. It can also mean to move or do something secretly or cautiously. The phrase 'on tiptoe' refers to standing or walking on the tips of one's toes, while 'tiptoe around' means to avoid talking about a subject or expressing an opinion directly or honestly.