tipper

American

[tip-er] / ˈtɪp ər /

noun

a person or thing that tips.

The waiters liked him for being a big tipper.

tipper British

/ ˈtɪpə /

noun

a person who gives or leaves a tip

he is a generous tipper
short for tipper truck

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Etymology

Origin of tipper

First recorded in 1810–20; tip ³ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Some crews work at a bigger scale, loading small tipper trucks.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

The fines are for a tipper truck, which has an MOT and has been taxed, but is not Ulez-compliant.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

She’s a notoriously good tipper, but in her ruthless view, some of life’s gratuities are principally reserved for the rarest talents.

From Salon • May 7, 2024

Every day at the crack of dawn, the company’s tipper trucks patrol the streets.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023

J. J. Ford was the biggest tipper in Sunset Towers.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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