Tiptoe
(verb)
- To walk on one's toes.
- To walk quietly or stealthily.
Origin:
Derived from the phrase "on tiptoe" meaning "to walk on one"s toes".
Examples:
- She tiptoed past the sleeping baby.
- He tiptoed into the room to surprise her.
- The thief tiptoed through the house.
- The dancers tiptoed across the stage.
- She tiptoed around the edge of the pool.