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tiptoe

[tip-toh] / ˈtɪpˌtoʊ /


VERB
to walk cautiously or stealthily
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Example Sentences

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Mal had to stand on tiptoe and hold on to the windowsill to see.

From Literature

We tiptoe out of the closet and Colin inspects the flat.

From Literature

Then I take off the key I carry on a string around my neck, lock our apartment, and hold Boo’s hand as we tiptoe down the stairs.

From Literature

I just press my hand lightly on her shoulder and tiptoe out of the room.

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I tiptoe into the courtyard in my nightgown.

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