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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Mr. Tipper is a books editor at the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Tipper: I like your solution and — for “Bargain Hunter,” who loves to eat out and can definitely afford to pay full price — I completely agree.

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 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

The Abuja victim was described by police as "a member of the local vigilante around Tipper garage at Federal Housing Estate in Lugbe Area".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2022

No one could ever have been prouder of their beautiful American girls than Tipper and Harris were, back then.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

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