Definitions

tip-off

[tip-awf, -of] / ˈtɪpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

NOUN

hint, warning

Synonyms

STRONG

buzz clue cue dope forecast hint information inkling knowledge news pointer prediction prompt steer suggestion tip warning whisper word

WEAK

inside wire secret information two cents' worth word of advice word to the wise

VERB

advise; warn

Synonyms

STRONG

advise alert apprise brief caution counsel divulge expose familiarize forewarn hint notify suggest tip tout warn

Example Sentences

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A World Anti-Doping Agency investigation found that Georgia's national testing authority would tip off Georgia's team doctor Nutsa Shamatava about forthcoming tests, and she would then share the information via a team group chat.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Durant was ruled out about 90 minutes before tip off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

But even before the first-round games tip off this week, Scheyer’s team has already made history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Maybe we need a new securities test, or at least a way to tip off novices about whether they’re building wealth or betting it.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

McKissick and student leaders had kept plans for the rally secret, fearing that more conservative blacks would tip off the authorities.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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