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

Example Sentences

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Until Newman, this benefit was construed quite broadly, and could easily be inferred if the tipper and tippee were relatives, friends or even acquaintances.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2017

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

Newman and Chiasson have seized on language in that ruling, which said the appeals court had not yet ruled on whether a tippee must have knowledge of the benefit.

From Reuters • Apr. 21, 2014

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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