Associations to the word «Tiptoe»
Noun
- Passageway
- Peck
- Hand
- Staring
- Scarlett
- Face
- Potter
- Lyra
- Tunic
- Bunk
- Squirrel
- Rayford
- Bathroom
- Doorway
- Sunny
- Roach
- Creep
- Niall
- Crack
- Tread
- Closet
- Nut
- Aisle
- Steal
- Awe
- Amazement
- Sulu
- Abe
- Couch
- Glimpse
- Hush
- Peer
- Klaus
- Bella
- Tray
- Hearing
- Pillow
- Wake
- Curiosity
- Violet
- Carpet
- Precaution
- Hall
- Embrace
- Handkerchief
- Rachel
- Gloom
- Cock
- Touching
- Blossom
- Sweet
- Pulling
- Irving
- Heel
- Robe
- Desk
- Steamer
Adjective
Wiktionary
TIPTOE, noun. (usually plural) The tips of one's toes collectively.
TIPTOE, adjective. Standing elevated, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.
TIPTOE, adjective. Moving carefully, quietly, warily or stealthily, on or as if on the tips of one's toes.
TIPTOE, verb. To walk quietly with only the tips of the toes touching the ground. [from late 14th c.]
TIPTOE AROUND, verb. Used other than as an idiom: see tiptoe, around.
TIPTOE AROUND, verb. To act very cautiously about something; to avoid speaking about a painful or controversial issue.
TIPTOE MIRTH, noun. (archaic) Great hilarity; the highest degree of mirth.
Dictionary definition
TIPTOE, noun. The tip of a toe.
TIPTOE, verb. Walk on one's toes.
TIPTOE, adverb. On tiptoe or as if on tiptoe; "standing tiptoe".
TIPTOE, adjective. Walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise; "moving with tiptoe steps".
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.