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tiptoe

tip·toe

UK/ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ US/ˈtʰɪpˌtʰəʊ̯/ uncommon
adverb (1) verb (1) noun (1) adjective (1)

adverb

1.

on tiptoe or as if on tiptoe

  • “standing tiptoe”

verb

1.

walk on one''s toes

Synonyms

noun

1.

the tip of a toe

adjective

1.

walking on the tips of ones''s toes so as to make no noise

  • “moving with tiptoe steps”
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Origin

Derived from a surname of French origin recorded in the 13th century as "Typetot".

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