tipper

American  

[tip-er] / ˈtɪp ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that tips: tip.

   The waiters liked him for being a big tipper.

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ˈtipper British  

/ ˈtɪpə /

noun

1. a person who gives or leaves a tip

   he is a generous tipper

2. short for tipper truck

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Etymology

Origin of tipper

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

Example Sentences

You also get a good view of the interesting people who rent these yachts, and whether they’re good tippers or not.

From Los Angeles Times

It crossed the centre line and was struck side-on by a heavy tipper lorry coming the other way.

From BBC

Low-loader lorries flying the Egyptian flag transported bulldozers and mechanical diggers into Gaza, accompanied by tipper trucks sounding their horns and flashing their lights, en route to an Egyptian aid committee based in Al Zawayda.

From Barron's

"We came here and we hired machinery: JCBs and tippers and God knows what."

From BBC

It involved a blue Ford Puma car and a red and black Scania tipper lorry, according to South Wales Police.

From BBC