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tipster

American  
[tip-ster] / ˈtɪp stər /

noun

  1. a person who makes a business of furnishing tips, tip, as for betting or speculation.


tipster British  
/ ˈtɪpstə /

noun

  1. a person who sells tips on horse racing, the stock market, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of tipster

First recorded in 1860–65; tip 3 + -ster

Example Sentences

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If that tip leads to Nancy Guthrie, this provides a way for the tipster to be notified and get information on how to collect the reward.

From Los Angeles Times

Wright said in his witness statement he spoke with John Ross, an ex-police officer sacked for misconduct, who was a "very good tipster" he took to lunch once or twice a year to maintain contact.

From BBC

A tipster in the southern U.S. recalled overhearing a conversation that seemed to connect a local woman to the pipe bombs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ongoing investigation was initially reported by local TV news station KSBW, which was sent a copy of the letter by the tipster.

From Los Angeles Times