Definition of Tiptoe
Tiptoe
tip·toe


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to walk carefully and quietly on the toes;

e.g. She quietly tiptoed downstairs and snuck out of the house.

(noun)
the position of being balanced on one's toes;

e.g. A ballerina does her entire dance on tiptoe.

(verb)
to cautiously and carefully avoid dealing with a difficult subject;

e.g. He tiptoes around the controversial issues a lot.



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