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countable and uncountable, plural tippings
The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity). examples
The act by which something is tipped or inclined. quotations examples
Hat-tippings and cap-doffings are of course of a different nature to more elaborate verbal greetings. In etiquette manuals they may be described as incentives to a conversation, but in practice they seem to have been quite ceremonial.
2013, Peter Andersson, Streetlife in Late Victorian London: The Constable and the Crowd
The dumping of rubbish. examples
(music) A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing. examples
(Australia) A competition where entrants aim to tip (predict) the outcomes of sporting events. quotations examples
Cats fan Mr Burke received a handsome trophy from Balmoral Grove for his feat but is no stranger to cleaning up, having won the tipping at The Break three years in a row and also done well at The National Hotel.
2016 September 16, Danny Lannen, “Grovedale nursing home footy tips king taking it one season at a time”, in The Geelong Advertiser
present participle and gerund of tip examples