tipster

noun

tip·​ster ˈtip-stər 

: one who gives or sells tips especially for gambling or speculation

Examples of tipster in a Sentence

An anonymous tipster reported the crime.

Recent Examples on the Web

Samsung tipster Ice Universe estimates that 70% of those pre-orders went to the Z Fold 8 specifically, not the Ultra or the Flip. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

And the stretch of highway where the tipster reported seeing Ashley running from the car is near the mountain’s eastern base. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

Both Buttigiegs were kept from seeing their children for about a day in June after an anonymous tipster claimed Pete Buttigieg had admitted to abusing other children several years ago. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tipster

• hipster

Legal Definition

tipster

noun

tip·​ster ˈtip-stər 

: one who provides a tip to the police