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tip-off: [noun] the act or an instance of putting the ball in play in basketball by a jump ball.
TIP SOMEONE OFF definition: 1. to warn someone secretly about something that will happen, so that they can take action or…. Learn more.
The Origin of “Tip Off” The origins of the phrase are unclear, but it is believed to have originated in American slang during the early 20th century. It gained popularity over time and became widely used in both American and British English. The Figurative Meaning of “Tip Off”
3 meanings: 1. a warning or hint, esp given confidentially and based on inside information 2. basketball the act or an instance.... Click for more definitions.
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tip-off, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
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1. : a warning that something (such as a crime) is going to happen. The police received a tip-off about the robbery from an informer. — see also tip off at 6 tip. 2. : a clear sign or indication of something. The worried expression on his face was a tip-off that something had gone wrong. — compare 2 tip-off. 2 tip–off / ˈ tɪpˌɑːf/ noun.
