HyperDic: tip-off

English > 2 senses of the word tip-off:
NOUNcognitiontip-offinside information that something is going to happen
acttip-off, tap-offthe act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball
English > tip-off: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningInside information that something is going to happen.
Broaderinformationknowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
Spanishcante, chivatazo, confidencia, soplo
Verbstip offgive insider information or advise to
English > tip-off: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of starting a basketball game with a jump ball.
Synonymtap-off
Part ofbasketball, basketball game, hoopsA game / game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players
Broaderjump ball(basketball) the way play begins or resumes when possession is disputed

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