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tippy

UK/ˈtɪpi/ US/ˈtɪpi/ rare obsolete slang us

adjective

1.

(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

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Origin

1790, tip (“apex”) + -y (diminutive). Sense of “clever” may be influenced by tip (“inside information”).

Phrases

  • tippy Bob

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