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tippy

American  
[tip-ee] / ˈtɪp i /

adjective

tippier, tippiest
  1. (of an object) liable to tip over.


Etymology

Origin of tippy

First recorded in 1885–90; tip 2 + -y 1

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

What I’ve really enjoyed working with Disney, the people at the tippy top of the company read every script.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2023

“We’ve got to be on our tippy toes at all times, very aware of what’s going on around us, because it takes a second for someone to slide out,” he said.

From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2023

It was a tippy boat even for a souvenir.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White

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