tippytoe

A verb meaning to walk quietly and carefully on the tips of one's toes, often to avoid making noise.

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1. Walk on toes B1 informal

   To walk quietly or carefully on the tips of one's toes.

   • She tippytoed into the room so as not to wake the baby.
   • He tippytoed across the cold floor to get his slippers.
   • The children tippytoed down the hallway during the game.

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   Synonyme: creeppadpussyfootstealtiptoe