1. walking quietly on one’s toes to avoid making noise
Usage: present participle of tiptoe
2. acting very cautiously to avoid causing problems or offense
Usage: figurative use

1. the act of walking quietly on one’s toes
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• She was tiptoeing down the hallway so she wouldn’t wake the baby.
• The children were tiptoeing past their parents’ bedroom.
• He’s been tiptoeing around the subject all evening.
• The politician was tiptoeing through the controversial issue.
• Her tiptoeing across the creaky floor was unsuccessful.
• The cat’s tiptoeing made no sound on the carpet.
• Stop tiptoeing around the problem and address it directly.