tipping

Meanings

1. The practice of leaving a tip (gratuity).
2. The act by which something is tipped or inclined.
3. The dumping of rubbish.
4. A distinct articulation given in playing quick notes on the flute, by striking the tongue against the roof of the mouth; double-tonguing.
5. A competition where entrants aim to tip (predict) the outcomes of sporting events.

1. present participle and gerund of tip

1. A surname transferred from the given name.

Etymology

From tip + -ing.