Definition

Describing something that has not been given a special tip or additional payment, often in the context of service or gratuity.

Example

The waiter was disappointed because the customer left the meal untipped.

Conversation

Did you notice that the waiter was untipped at our last dinner?

Yeah, I felt a bit bad about it after thinking it over.

I mean, he was really attentive and deserved something extra.

Definitely! We should make sure to tip better next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untipped → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "tipped" (from the verb "tip", meaning to tilt or to give a gratuity). The word "untipped" means not having been given a tip or gratuity, or not being tilted.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'tipped' — that's why 'untipped' means something that hasn't received a tip.

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