Walk extremely quietly without heels touching the ground

noun

1. The position of being balanced on the balls of the feet and toes with the heels raised

verb

1. To walk or proceed quietly or cautiously on or as if on tiptoe

   "tiptoe around the issue"

2. To stand or raise oneself on tiptoe

adverb

1. On or as if on tiptoe

adjective

1. Standing or walking on or as if on tiptoe
2. Cautious, stealthy

phrasal verb

1. To avoid talking about (something) to talk about (something) only in an indirect way

   "They tiptoed around the subject of her poor health."