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Definition of tipoff

tipoff

/ˈtɪp.ɔːf/
(UK: tip-off)
tip · off
Plural:tipoffs
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tipoff Lexical Profile

tipoff Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A piece of confidential or advance information, such as a secret warning or a hint given discreetly to authorities or journalists.

Example

"Acting on an anonymous tipoff, the investigative reporters uncovered a widespread financial fraud scheme."

2

In basketball, the jump ball at the center of the court that begins a game or overtime period, or the exact scheduled time at which a game starts.

Example

"Fans filled the arena twenty minutes before the opening tipoff."

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• Rhymes for tipoff

• Nearby Words

tinted
tiny
tip
tipoff
tippable
tipper
tipping

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