teepee Synonyms & Antonyms
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Teepee as a Noun
A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America.
A conical formation of small flammable sticks leaning on each other, in roughly the shape of an Indian teepee, built over smaller tinder such as cotton or leaves.
Alternative form of TP (“toilet paper”).
Teepee as a Verb
Alternative form of TP (“to cover with toilet paper”).
To toilet paper; to throw toilet paper in rolls over a structure, so the structure becomes draped with it.
Word Forms & Grammar
teepee (plural teepees)
teepee (third-person singular simple present teepees, present participle teepeeing, simple past and past participle teepeed)
teepee (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Teepee
Origin of Teepee
From the Lakota word thípi (/ˈtʰipi/), which consists of two elements: the verb thí (“to dwell”), and pi, a pluralising enclitic (a suffix-like ending that marks the subject of the verb as plural), which means they dwell. Lakota verbs can be used as nouns and this is the case with thípi, which in practice simply means house.
Teepee: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtʰipi/ |
| Meaning | A cone-shaped tent traditionally used by many native peoples of the Great Plains of North America |
| Plural | teepees |
| Verb forms | teepees, teepeeing, teepeed |
Quick Answers About Teepee
Is teepee a noun or a verb?
Teepee is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of teepee?
The plural of teepee is teepees.
What is the past tense of teepee?
The past tense of teepee is teepeed. The present participle is teepeeing.