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Etymology

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Named after Tipper Gore, co-founder of the Parents Music Resource Center which had lobbied for a labelling system.

Noun

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Tipper sticker (plural Tipper stickers)

  1. (US, informal) A Parental Advisory sticker.
    • 1988, Stereo Review, volume 53:
      Of course, like heavy metal in general, everything about Megadeth is a put-on, from its name to this album's title to its dutiful Tipper Sticker (a warning of offensive lyrics), which metal bands are now using to enhance sales in the teen market.