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Meaning of tip the wink | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To give (somebody) a hint or suggestion, as if by a wink; to ask or tell surreptitiously.

ambitransitive, dated, idiomatic, slang

Examples

“Sudden, she storms! she raves! You tip⟳ the wink But spare⟳ your censure; Silia does not drink⟳”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

tip up tip-baited tip-baiting tip-baits tip-toe tip-toes

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