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tiptoe
This term evokes a sense of stealth, caution, or fragility. It is frequently used in narratives to build tension or indicate a desire for secrecy, suggesting a physical effort to minimize noise and presence. While it describes a literal physical action, it often carries a psychological weight of anxiety or anticipation.
When used as a noun, the word typically appears in the singular form "on tiptoe" to describe a state of posture. Unlike most nouns referring to body parts, it is rarely pluralized in this specific idiomatic construction, acting more as a positional descriptor than a countable object.
Meanings
Examples
I will tiptoe out of the room so I do not wake the baby.
Just tiptoe past the sleeping guard and you will be safe.
I have to tiptoe around the office to avoid being noticed by my boss.
He stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf of the library.
The thief tiptoed through the hallway in total darkness.