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Definition of overtip

overtip

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈtɪp/
o · ver · tip
Past Simple:overtipped
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Past Participle:overtipped
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Present Participle:overtipping
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overtip Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To give a larger gratuity than is customary or warranted to someone for a service.

Example

"Tourists often overtip at local cafes because they are unfamiliar with the country's service customs."

2

To tilt, incline, or lean too far so as to lose balance and overturn.

Example

"Stacking all the heavy crates on one side of the small boat caused it to overtip in the choppy water."

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• Rhymes for overtip

• Nearby Words

overtight
overtighten
overtime
overtip
overtire
overtired
overtly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overtip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overtip
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