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tiptoes Definition and Meaning in English (tiptoes definition)

verb
Synonyms:creepsneakpussyfoot
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Tiptoes definition: To walk very quietly and carefully on the tips of one's toes, often to avoid being heard or to reach something high.

Definitions of Tiptoes

  1. 1verb

    To walk very quietly and carefully on the tips of one's toes, often to avoid being heard or to reach something high.

  2. 2noun

    The tips of one's toes, especially when standing or walking on them.

Example Sentences

casual

“He tiptoes into the baby's room to check if she's asleep.”

business

“The whole team tiptoes around the boss when he's in a bad mood.”

casual

“She stood on her tiptoes to reach the top shelf.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivetiptoe
past tensetiptoed
present participletiptoeing

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Tiptoes definition: To walk very quietly and carefully on the tips of one's toes, often to avoid being heard or to reach something high.
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'Tiptoes' translates to 'tiptoes' in English. Tiptoes definition: To walk very quietly and carefully on the tips of one's toes, often to avoid being heard or to reach something high.
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