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tip

verbaction

take a little milk; move lightly

To draw a small amount of milk from a cow (as to get milk quickly for tea); also to walk in a jaunty, light‑footed manner.

Example in use

“I'll tip the coo for a wee sup tae ma tay”

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/TIP/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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