Tiptoe (Adverb)

Meaning

On tiptoe or as if on tiptoe; "standing tiptoe".

Examples

• She stood on tiptoe to reach the top shelf without using the stool.
• He moved tiptoe across the floor, trying not to wake the sleeping baby.
• The child tried to touch the ceiling by standing tiptoe on the couch cushion.
• Athletes stood tiptoe at the starting line, poised and ready to sprint.
• The performer had to stand tiptoe on the balls of her feet in the fancy high-heeled shoes.