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Definition of: tiptoe
(tip′tō′) noun
1. The tip of a toe, or the tips of all the toes collectively.
2. Topmost height; also, alertness of expectation: usually in the phrase to be on tiptoe or a–tiptoe, to be eagerly expectant.
—v.i. ·toed, ·toe·ing To walk on tiptoe; go stealthily.
—adjective
1. Standing on tiptoe.
2. Quiet; gentle; stealthy.
—adverb On tiptoe, in any sense.
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