tipper
word
Definition
'Tipper' can mean a person who gives a tip (extra money for service), or a truck with a back that can be lifted to dump its contents.
Usage & Nuances
In the US/UK, 'tipper' for 'person who gives a tip' is uncommon and informal. More often, 'tipper' refers to a dump truck in construction contexts (UK). Not to be confused with 'tip-off' (giving a secret).
Spanish: persona que da propinas - volquete (camión)Portuguese (BR): pessoa que dá gorjeta - caminhão basculantePortuguese (PT): pessoa que dá gorjeta - camião basculanteChinese (Simplified): 给小费的人 - 翻斗卡车Chinese (Traditional): 給小費的人 - 翻斗卡車Hindi: टिप देने वाला व्यक्ति - डंपर (ट्रक)Arabic: شخص يُعطي بقشيشًا - شاحنة قلّابة
Example Sentences
The tipper left five dollars for the waiter.
basic
A tipper delivered sand to the building site.
basic
That man is always a generous tipper at restaurants.
basic
Careful—the tipper is backing up!
natural
I'm not much of a tipper—I usually just round up the bill.
natural
The tipper dumped its load and drove away quickly.
natural