tiptoe

¹tip·toe

noun \ˈtip-ˌtō, -ˈtō\

Definition of TIPTOE

: the position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised —usually used with on; also : the ends of the toes

— on tiptoe

: alert, aroused <the contest of skill that puts one on tiptoe to win — Deerfield (Wisconsin) Independent>

First Known Use of TIPTOE

14th century

Rhymes with TIPTOE

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²tiptoe

adverb

Definition of TIPTOE

: on or as if on tiptoe

Examples of TIPTOE

1. She had to stand tiptoe to reach the shelf.

First Known Use of TIPTOE

1592

³tiptoe

adjective

Definition of TIPTOE

1

: standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe

2

: cautious, stealthy

First Known Use of TIPTOE

1593

⁴tiptoe

intransitive verb

tip·toedtip·toe·ing

Definition of TIPTOE

1

: to stand or raise oneself on tiptoe

2

: to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe <tiptoe around the issue>

Examples of TIPTOE

1. She tiptoed through the puddle.
2. He tiptoed quietly around the house to avoid waking the children.

First Known Use of TIPTOE

circa 1661