"Tipper" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A device used to lift or move heavy loads, such as a vehicle or a container, or a person who gives a small amount of money as a tip or bribe.
Hints or signs that suggest something, especially a crime, is about to happen or has happened.
A tippet is a long thin strip of fabric, cord, or other material attached to the front of a garment, especially a sweater, to provide additional ornamentation or to create a decorative border.<br><br>In fishing, a tippet is also a length of monofilament or other thin line used to connect a fly fishing leader to the main line.<br><br>In drama or theater, a tippet can refer to a scarf or cloth worn by a character, especially in a historical or costume drama.<br><br>In cinematography, a tippet is a strap or cord used to attach a microphone to a camera, microphone stand, or other object.<br><br>However, the most common use of the word tippet is in the context of a decorative tippet, typically a length of fabric or ribbon attached to the front of a woman's hat or coat to add embellishment or flair.
Tipp-Ex is a brand of correction fluid, a brush-on correction fluid used to correct errors made on paper, typically on printed or typed documents. It works by coating the ink or written mistakes with a white layer, which can then be lifted off by a dry, clean cloth.
The word "tippexed" is the past tense of the verb "to tippex," which refers to correcting or erasing mistakes or errors, especially on a document or paper, using a correction fluid, such as Tipp-Ex, a brand of correction fluid.
Tippled refers to something that has grown or has a tendency to grow in a peculiar or excessive manner, particularly in cases involving alcoholic beverages.