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tiptoe — /tip toh /, n., v., tiptoed, tiptoeing, adj., adv. n. 1. the tip or end of a toe. 2. on tiptoe, a. on the tips of one s toes. b. expectant; eager: With Christmas coming, the children were on tiptoe. c. stealthily; cautiously: The concert had… … Universalium
tiptoe — /ˈtɪptoʊ / (say tiptoh) noun 1. the tip or end of a toe. –verb (i) (tiptoed, tiptoeing) 2. to move or go on tiptoe, as with caution or stealth. –adjective 3. characterised by standing or walking on tiptoe. 4. straining upwards. 5. eagerly… …
tiptoe — tip•toe [[t]ˈtɪpˌtoʊ[/t]] n. v. toed, toe•ing, adj. adv. 1) the tip or end of a toe 2) to go on tiptoe, as with stealth 3) characterized by standing or walking on tiptoe 4) straining upward 5) eagerly expectant 6) cautious; stealthy 7) eagerly or … From formal English to slang
tiptoe — I. noun Date: 14th century the position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised usually used with on; also the ends of the toes II. adverb Date: 1592 on or as if on tiptoe III. adjective Date: 1593 … New Collegiate Dictionary
tiptoe — [[t]tɪ̱ptoʊ[/t]] tiptoes, tiptoeing, tiptoed 1) VERB If you tiptoe somewhere, you walk there very quietly without putting your heels on the floor when you walk. [V prep/adv] She slipped out of bed and tiptoed to the window. [Also V] 2) PHRASE:… … English dictionary
tiptoe — n. ends or tips of the toes v. walking using only the tips of one s toes … English contemporary dictionary
on tiptoe — phrasal : aroused, alert, atiptoe she was very animated, very much on tiptoe L.C.Douglas the contest of skill that puts one on tiptoe to win Deerfield (Wis.) Independent * * * on tiptoe 1. On the tips of one s toes, as if trying to be quiet or… … Useful english dictionary
Foot gymnastics — are games and exercises intended to strengthen the muscles of legs and feet, improve the motion sequences of walking and sports, improve varicose veins and dorsal pain. Such activities are especially recommended to improve the flat feet of… … Wikipedia
atiptoe — əˈ adverb (or adjective) Etymology: a (I) + tiptoe 1. : on the tip of one s toes stood atiptoe by the terrace wall watching the barges Anne Green 2. : in a state of expectancy : alert and expectant it was disqui … Useful english dictionary
atiptoe — /euh tip toh /, adv., adj. 1. standing or walking on tiptoe (usually used predicatively). 2. eagerly expectant, as anticipating a desired event or arrival: waiting atiptoe for the mail. 3. moving with caution or stealth, as avoiding calling… … Universalium
acrobat — /ak reuh bat /, n. 1. a skilled performer of gymnastic feats, as walking on a tightrope or swinging on a trapeze. 2. a person who readily changes viewpoints or opinions. [1815 25; < F acrobate < Gk akróbatos walking on tiptoe, equiv. to akro ACRO … Universalium
