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  • noun Plural form of tipster.

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Examples

  • Still, one of our tipsters was a tad unsettled by the unexpected communication:

    Above the Law 2008

  • I have had much fun out of these "tipsters," for they are deliciously impudent blackguards.

    The Ethics of Drink and Other Social Questions Joints In Our Social Armour James Runciman 1871

  • But at the same time, if invested in an unbalanced manner and on the basis of 'tipsters' will definitely lead to huge losses.

    Moneycontrol Top Headlines 2010

  • Any snitch (we at Rap Genius refuse to call them "tipsters", in solidarity with the rap community) receives $10,000 if their tip pans out.

    FAZED 2010

  • Without a doubt, the information provided by the "tipsters" directly led to his arrest.

    Panama Guide 2009

  • "tipsters" who, she said, have told her that Democrats are out to get her.

    NYT > Home Page By MICHAEL D. SHEAR 2010

  • "For some folks who are informants or tipsters, the idea of anonymity is critical," Sullivan said.

    Miss Iceland Tipped Off FBI On Whitey Bulger AP 2011

  • "It is important to note, despite numerous media requests to provide the name of one of the tipsters, at no time has the FBI furnished the name, provided comment, or confirmed the accuracy of any reporting about the tipsters," the FBI said in a statement.

    Miss Iceland Tipped Off FBI On Whitey Bulger AP 2011

  • But Sullivan said he does worry the revelation could hurt the FBI's ability to cultivate criminal informants and tipsters who report sightings in high-profile fugitive cases.

    Miss Iceland Tipped Off FBI On Whitey Bulger AP 2011

  • A FBI spokeswoman said it is the bureau's policy not to identify or discuss tipsters out of concern for their safety.

    Bulger Back in Boston Jon Kamp 2011

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