tipped

• Qualifie quelque chose qui possède un bout pointu ou biseauté, ou qui est muni d'un embout.

Describes something that has a pointed or angled end, or is provided with a tip.

1. Having a pointed endB1formal

   Having a tip or point at the end.

   muni d'une pointe

   • The arrow was tipped with a sharp metal point.
   • She used a felt-tipped pen to draw the diagram.
   • The knife is tipped with a fine steel blade.

   Synonymesacuminatepeakedpointedsharptapered

2. Given a gratuityB1informal

   Having received a tip (extra money) for a service.

   ayant reçu un pourboire

   • The waiter was well tipped for his excellent service.
   • She felt satisfied that the driver was generously tipped.
   • The staff were all tipped at the end of the evening.

3. Leaning or tiltedB2informal

   Inclined or tilted to one side.

   Incliné, penché

   • The chair was tipped back against the wall.
   • He tipped his hat to greet her.
   • The boat was slightly tipped to the left.

   Synonymesangledcantedinclinedleaninglistedslantedtilted

   Antonymesevenlevelstraightupright

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner une petite somme d'argent en pourboire pour un service, ou pour incliner ou renverser quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving a small amount of money as a gratuity for a service, or to cause something to tilt or lean.

1. Give a gratuityA2informal

   To give someone a small amount of money as a reward for a service.

   Donner un pourboire

   • She tipped the waiter 15% of the bill.
   • He always tips generously at restaurants.
   • Don't forget to tip the taxi driver.

   Synonymesgratifyreward

2. Tilt or leanB1formal

   To cause something to lean or slant to one side.

   Incliner

   • He tipped the chair back to relax.
   • The wind tipped the umbrella sideways.
   • She tipped the bottle to pour the last drop.

   Synonymesanglecantcareeninclineleanlistslanttilt

   Antonymesbalancelevelstraighten

3. Provide a hint or adviceB1informal

   To give someone a piece of useful information or advice.

   donner un conseil/une astuce

   • He tipped me off about the job opening.
   • She tipped the journalist about the upcoming announcement.
   • Can you tip me on how to solve this puzzle?

   Synonymesadvisealertcounselhintrecommendsuggestwarn

Variantes phrasaltip offtip over