pro-tip
Insider advice nugget
A pro-tip is a piece of practical advice, supposedly from someone with expertise or experience.
The term originated in gaming guides and spread across the internet, often used sarcastically to introduce obvious observations: Pro-tip: don't forget to breathe.
When sincere, it suggests insider knowledge: Pro-tip: book flights on Tuesday for the best rates.
Idea proposed for consideration
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- hintIndirect suggestion
- pointerReference to memory location
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
hack · trick · wisdom · counsel · insight · information · help · instruction
Quicker alternative path
- timesaverEfficiency-boosting method
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
- cheatAct dishonestly to win
- efficiencyProductive without waste
optimization · productivity · game-changer · time-saver · simplifier · streamline · DIY · resourceful
Highly skilled practitioner
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- skilledHaving learned ability
- veteranExperienced former soldier
- savvyPractical shrewdness
experienced · seasoned · knowledgeable · specialist · insider · guru · whiz · master
Concealed information
- scoopFirst-reported story
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- behind-the-scenesHidden from public view
confidential · little-known · hidden · underground · industry · off-the-record · need-to-know
suggestion
Idea proposed for consideration
- recommendationAdvised course of action
- hintIndirect suggestion
- pointerReference to memory location
guidance · hack · trick · wisdom · counsel · insight · information · help · instruction · guideline
shortcut
Quicker alternative path
- timesaverEfficiency-boosting method
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
- cheatAct dishonestly to win
efficiency · optimization · productivity · game-changer · time-saver · simplifier · streamline · DIY · resourceful
expert
Highly skilled practitioner
- professionalCredentialed in one's field
- skilledHaving learned ability
- veteranExperienced former soldier
savvy · experienced · seasoned · knowledgeable · specialist · insider · guru · whiz · master · authority
secret
Concealed information
- scoopFirst-reported story
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- exclusiveLimited to one group
behind-the-scenes · confidential · little-known · hidden · underground · industry · off-the-record · need-to-know
pro-tipbad advice
rookie mistake · old wives' tale · folk wisdom · conventional wisdom · hearsay