pop-up tip

noun
UK /ˈpɒpʌp tɪp/
US /ˈpɑːpʌp tɪp/

A small helpful message that suddenly appears on a screen to give you a hint.

A pop-up tip showed me how to save my game.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short piece of advice that appears when you open a new app or website.

The app greeted me with a pop-up tip about swiping.

3. A quick reminder that pops onto the screen while you are working.

A pop-up tip reminded me to back up my files.

4. A little box with a useful idea that shows up on a webpage.

I clicked the pop-up tip to learn more about the sale.