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tipster

American  
[tip-ster] / ˈtɪp stər /

noun

  1. a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, tip, as for betting or speculation.

tipster British  
/ ˈtɪpstə /

noun

  1. a person who sells tips on horse racing, the stock market, etc

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Etymology

Origin of tipster

First recorded in 1860–65; tip 3 + -ster

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

The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Booth, whose business was built on premium rate phone lines, had made a name for himself as a top tipster.

From BBC

Despite recording nearly two dozen interviews in about a year, Morris never identified the tipster or found evidence of the allegations against Garrido.

From Los Angeles Times

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