Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tiptoe
verb
/ˈtɪp.toʊ/
Definition
To walk quietly and delicately on the tips of one’s toes.
Examples
- She tiptoed past the sleeping dog to avoid waking it up.
- The children tiptoed into the room to surprise their mother.
Meaning
Tiptoeing refers to moving silently by walking on the balls of your feet rather than on the heels, commonly done to avoid making noise or to approach something stealthily.
Synonyms
- tread lightly
- sneak
- walk quietly
- creep
