tippy

[ tip-ee ]

adjective

, tip·pi·er, tip·pi·est.

1. (of an object) liable to tip over.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tippy¹

First recorded in 1885–90; tip ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

At the very tippy top of pointless reasons men voted for a fascist, the outrage over women who have blue hair and tattoos beautifully illustrates how broken their brains are.

From Salon

Though Adani, who denied the claims, has recouped most of the money he lost, the episode exposed a risk in the Modi strategy of allowing the few at the tippy top to amass enormous clout.

From Seattle Times

So for our mindset and how we want to go about things, it just felt right to shoot for the tippy top of the mountain, and that’s what we have an opportunity to go for.”

From Seattle Times

What I’ve really enjoyed working with Disney, the people at the tippy top of the company read every script.

From Los Angeles Times

He selected a pair with thin black straps and clear wedges that made it appear as if I was walking on tippy toes.

From Los Angeles Times

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