Real Dictionary

tip
countable noun: The tip of something long and narrow is the end of it.
verb: If you tip an object or part of your body or if it tips, it moves into a sloping position with one end or side higher than the other.

tip in American English 1
the pointed, tapering, or rounded end or top of something long and slim
to make a tip on
noun: a slender or pointed end or extremity, esp. of anything long or tapered
transitive verb: to furnish with a tip

tip in American English 2
a light, sharp blow; tap
to give a tip or tips
to strike lightly and sharply; tap
intransitive verb: to assume a slanting or sloping position; incline
transitive verb: to cause to assume a slanting or sloping position; incline; tilt

tip in American English 3
to overturn or upset
to tilt or slant
intransitive verb: to give a gratuity
noun: a small present of money given directly to someone for performing a service or menial task; gratuity
transitive verb: to give a gratuity to

tip in American English 4
noun: a light, smart blow; tap

tip in British English 1
noun: the extreme end of something, esp a narrow or pointed end
verb: to adorn or mark the tip of

tip in British English 2
verb: to tilt or cause to tilt

tip in British English 3
noun: a payment given for services in excess of the standard charge; gratuity
verb: to give a tip to (a person)

tip in British English 4
noun: a light blow
verb: to hit or strike lightly

tip in Hospitality 1
noun: If you give a tip to someone such as a waiter in a restaurant, you give them some money to thank them for their services.

tip in Hospitality 2
verb: If you tip someone such as a waiter in a restaurant, you give them some money in order to thank them for their services.