What does the cryptic crossword clue "One living in hope as I tip most haphazardly (8)" mean?

The definition is "One living in hope". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of I + TIP + MOST = OPTIMIST; definition: "One living in hope" The answer is OPTIMIST.

One living in hope as I tip most haphazardly (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29118 | 25 Across | 2023-07-10 flower

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