Meaning of the word tiptoe in English

What does tiptoe mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tiptoe

US /ˈtɪp.toʊ/

UK /ˈtɪp.təʊ/

walk quietly and carefully on one's toes so as not to make a noise

Example:

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She had to tiptoe past the baby's room so as not to wake him.

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He tiptoed into the kitchen, trying not to make any noise.

Synonym:

creep sneak pussyfoot steal

on the balls of one's feet with the heels raised

Example:

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She stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf.

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He was standing on tiptoe to see over the crowd.

Related Word:

tiptoe around