tiptoe
word
Definition
To walk quietly and carefully on the front part of your feet, usually to avoid making noise.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a verb ('to tiptoe') or noun ('on tiptoe', 'on tiptoes'). Suggests quietness or sneakiness. Often paired with 'around', 'into', 'out of'. Not used for running or fast movement.
Spanish: puntillasPortuguese (BR): pontas dos pésPortuguese (PT): pontas dos pésChinese (Simplified): 踮着脚Chinese (Traditional): 踮著腳Hindi: पैरों की उँगलियों परArabic: أطراف الأصابعBengali: পায়ের আঙুলের ভর দিয়ে হাঁটাRussian: на цыпочках ходить - красться (на цыпочках)Japanese: つま先立ちするVietnamese: đi nhón chânKorean: 발끝으로 걷다Turkish: parmak uçlarında yürümekUrdu: پنجوں کے بل چلناIndonesian: berjalan jinjit
Example Sentences
Please tiptoe so you don't wake the baby.
basic
Kids often tiptoe when trying to sneak a cookie from the jar.
natural
He had to tiptoe into the kitchen to get a snack.
basic
The cat tiptoed across the room.
basic
She tiptoed out of the bedroom to avoid stepping on any toys.
natural
I had to tiptoe around the squeaky floorboards last night.
natural