Main Entry:

¹tip·toe

Pronunciation:

\ˈtip-ˌtō, -ˈtō\

Function:

noun

Date:

14th century

: 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>