tipoff

[ tip-awf, -of ]

noun

, Basketball.

1. a jump ball that begins each period.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tipoff¹

First recorded in 1910–15; tip ⁴ + (kick)off

Example Sentences

One change for the Bruins came at tipoff, Cronin going with Stefanovic over Dylan Andrews as part of his starting lineup.

From Los Angeles Times

Scanning the players across the line of scrimmage, he examines body positioning and mannerisms that can provide a tipoff.

From Los Angeles Times

Crowds began to congregate outside the pyramid-shaped Bercy Arena more than two hours before the scheduled 6 p.m. tipoff between France and Canada.

From Los Angeles Times

By tipoff, an agitated rumble filled the arena, punctuated by air horns and the aforementioned singing.

From Los Angeles Times

The tipoff to the racism in Garcia’s statement is in how far removed it is from reality.

From Salon