tippee

American

[ti-pee] / tɪˈpi /

noun

a person who receives a tip, as of money or information.

tippee British

/ tɪˈpiː /

noun

a person who receives a tip, esp regarding share prices

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Etymology

Origin of tippee

First recorded in 1895–1900; tipp(er) + -ee

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All of the cases involving a tipper and tippee brought this year came after prosecutors secured guilty pleas from cooperators, suggesting authorities are using such witnesses to help them overcome the new legal hurdles.

From Reuters ● Jun. 23, 2016

S.E.C. that “the need for a ban on some tippee trading is clear.”

From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2015

SEC, to require the government to prove a “close personal relationship” between tipper and tippee that results in the tipper receiving an “objective, consequential” benefit.

From Forbes ● Jul. 30, 2015

It is an alm or genuflection; a gesture of humility to the tippee designed to recognize and rehabilitate the degrading nature of their work, and also to connect with them spiritually.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2013

At issue in their case is the standard for convicting a tippee.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 4, 2013

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