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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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

Notre Dame and Sierra Canyon finally will get to play their Mission League title game that was supposed to tip off two weeks ago but canceled because of a student’s death.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 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

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

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

tip-off

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