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tiptoeing

/tɪpˈtoʊɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does tiptoeing mean?

verb

To walk or move with a quiet, stealthy step, often in order to avoid detection or to be as quiet as possible.

Example

"She tiptoed across the floor to avoid waking her sleeping child."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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