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tip-off

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. tip-off (noun)
  2. tip-off (noun)

1tip–off

noun \ˈtip-ˌȯf\

Definition of TIP-OFF

1
: warning, tip
2
: a telltale sign

Origin of TIP-OFF

8tip
First Known Use: 1901

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