Etymology

tipping

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Today it means: The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity). Full definition →

Old English *Tippa
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tipping · noun, verb1

From tip + -ing.

Tipping · proper noun2

  1. Old English · derived from*Tippa
  2. English todayTipping

From a pet form of the Old English *Tippa, a personal name of uncertain origin.

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