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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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

Because companies cannot and do not disclose information that would tip off rivals and allow objective assessment of their long-term prospects, emotion rules.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

He first came to my attention after a tip off from a teenage girl came out of the blue in 2023.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

And such a request might tip off the SIM that something big is about to happen.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

tip-off

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