tippy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of tippy
Example Sentences
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"It's a small price to pay to make sure that we stay tippy top."
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
I’m curious about the psychology of people who make it to the tippy top.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
Ideally, he says, you should “try the boat in the water and make sure it’s not too tippy for you.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2022
I think I know the precise style of water bottle you are talking about, and I hate those tippy jerks.
From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2021
The tree has grown twice as tall as I stand on tippy toes.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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