tipper
Americannoun
noun
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a person who gives or leaves a tip
he is a generous tipper
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short for tipper truck
Etymology
Origin of tipper
Example Sentences
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Mr. Tipper is a books editor at the Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
However, councillor Brian Tipper claimed it is not up to the council to ensure every child can travel to school, and parents should consider transport before moving to rural areas.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2025
Shrum mentioned Tipper Gore, who in 1999 disclosed that she had once been treated for depression but had since recovered.
From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2023
The college, which hosted then-second lady Tipper Gore and Sen. Maria Cantwell in 1999, also offers a fire service training program and fire recruit academy, said Torres.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2022
There are nonsensical names, like Jet and Tipper.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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