atiptoe

adverb (or adjective)

a·​tip·​toe

əˈ-

1

: on the tip of one's toes

stood atiptoe by the terrace wall watching the barges

—Anne Green

2

: in a state of expectancy : alert and expectant

it was disquieting news and the ordinance … is atiptoe

—Nation

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 1 + tiptoe

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