Tiptoeing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Tiptoeing

Tiptoeing (verb)

  1. to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe
  2. to stand or raise oneself on tiptoe
  3. to avoid talking about (something), to talk about (something) only in an indirect way

Tiptoeing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in padding, ghosting

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tiptoeing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tiptoeing:

Word Forms of Tiptoeing

Inflections: tiptoed, tiptoed around, tiptoeing around, tiptoes around

Origin & Etymology of Tiptoeing

First known use: circa 1661

Frequently Asked Questions about Tiptoeing

What does "Tiptoeing" mean?

"Tiptoeing" means to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe. As a verb, it is defined as: to walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe.

What is another word for "Tiptoeing"?

Other words for "Tiptoeing" include ghosting, padding, crawling, creeping, edging, inching, worming and lurking. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tiptoeing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tiptoeing"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tiptoeing". Common alternatives include ghosting, padding, crawling, creeping, edging, inching, worming, lurking, mooching and mousing.

Is "Tiptoeing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tiptoeing" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Tiptoeing"?

First known use: circa 1661.

What is another word for "Tiptoeing" meaning "as in padding, ghosting"?

When "Tiptoeing" (verb) means as in padding, ghosting, synonyms include ghosting, padding, crawling, creeping, edging and inching.

What are the forms of "Tiptoeing"?

The word forms of "Tiptoeing" include tiptoed, tiptoed around, tiptoeing around and tiptoes around.