·adj Noiseless; stealthy.
II. Tiptoe ·noun The end, or tip, of the toe.
III. Tiptoe ·vi To step or walk on tiptoe.
IV. Tiptoe ·adj Being on tiptoe, or as on tiptoe; hence, raised as high as possible; lifted up; exalted; also, alert.
·adv On tiptoe; eagerly expecting. ...
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