tiptoe

Meanings

• Verb

  To move quietly and carefully, especially so as not to make a noise or be noticed.

  - "She tiptoed through the forest, not wanting to disturb the animals."
  - "The burglar tiptoed around the house, trying not to be heard."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tiptoe
toe , poke , oke , coat , goat

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Variants

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on tiptoe , tiptoe , tiptoes , tiptoed , tiptoeing , tiptoe around , tiptoed around , tiptoeing around , tiptoes around

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Etymology

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The word 'tiptoe' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'teopan', which meant 'to touch tip-toe'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language that can be typed using only the left hand is 'stewardesses' – but if you type it while tiptoeing, it's even more challenging!

2. The world's largest collection of rubber ducks is displayed at the Frye Rubber Duck Factory in Michigan. If you tiptoed through the factory, you might not be noticed!

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Related Concepts

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1. Stealth: The ability to move quietly and unnoticed, often used in military or espionage contexts.

2. Quietness: A state of calmness and lack of noise.

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Culture

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In literature, 'tiptoe' is often used to describe characters moving quietly and stealthily. In art, images of people tiptoeing are used to convey a sense of quietness or stealth. In music, the term 'tip-toe rhythm' refers to a rhythm where the first and last beats of each measure are accented.

How to Memorize "tiptoe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself moving quietly and carefully, balancing on the tips of your toes. Visualize the soft sound of your footsteps as you move.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tiptoe' with the image of a cat creeping quietly through a room.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym TIPTOE to remember the meaning: 'To Illegally Proceed Through Our Enemies'.

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