Literary notes about tip (AI summary)
The word "tip" in literature showcases a remarkable versatility, referring not only to a sharp point or physical extremity but also to a subtle action or a piece of advice that carries figurative weight. In some texts, it denotes the literal end of an object—the tip of a tongue tasting medicine [1], the tip of a finger used for precise measurement [2], or the tip of a nose employed as a gesture of delicate emphasis [3]. Alternatively, it can imply a discreet hint or insider information, as when a character offers a tip to guide another’s actions [4]. Additionally, "Tip" may serve as a name that imbues a character with a sense of whimsy or distinctiveness, enriching the narrative with playful nuances [5].
- "It has no ill taste," said the doctor; and with that she touched one of the pills with the tip of her tongue.
— from The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Every Child Can Read by John Bunyan - ↑ 77 A hasta is the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, or about eighteen inches.
— from Malay Magic by Walter William Skeat - The Professor passed the tip of his tongue on his dry, thin lips, and said doctorally: “There are no such things.
— from The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale by Joseph Conrad - I might be able to tip you off to a thing or two, possibly.”
— from Babbitt by Sinclair Lewis - When the last foe had disappeared, Tip crawled from under the sofas and assisted the Woggle-Bug to follow him.
— from The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum
