tip4 (tp)
n.
A small sum of money given to someone for performing a service; a gratuity.
A piece of confidential, advance, or inside information: got a tip on the next race.
A helpful hint: a column of tips on gardening.
v. tipped, tip·ping, tips.
v. tr.
To give a tip to: tipped the waiter generously.
To give as a tip: He tipped a dollar and felt that it was enough.
To provide with a piece of confidential, advance, or inside information: a disgruntled gang member who tipped the police to the planned robbery.
v. intr.
To give tips or a tip: one who tips lavishly.
Idioms:
tip (one's) hand
To reveal one's resources or intentions.
Du hast Recht, Sie hat mir ein tip gegeben. Waren weniger als 15%, sollte
ich mich jetzt bei ihr beschweren?