tipster
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tipster
Example Sentences
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A tipster in the southern U.S. recalled overhearing a conversation that seemed to connect a local woman to the pipe bombs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
The ongoing investigation was initially reported by local TV news station KSBW, which was sent a copy of the letter by the tipster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
Booth, whose business was built on premium rate phone lines, had made a name for himself as a top tipster.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2025
An unnamed tipster made that accusation to an APD economic crimes detective stationed at the stadium.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
It seems an anonymous tipster just phoned in a report of a major book burglary.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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