tipline

English

noun
Definitions
  • A hotline allowing callers to tip off the authorities.

Etymology

Compound from English tip (a gratuity, apex, knock over) + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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