tip

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/tɪp/]

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1. tip (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.

Example: You should always tip your waiter in the United States and most third world countries.

2. tip (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To give, pass.

Example: "Done say I to that, Reuben, tip me your fin, my spark, and it shall be a bet."

3. tip (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A small monetary gift.: A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other service worker as a token of appreciation, often calculated as a percentage of the bill.

Example: Workers in the American service industry usually depend on tips to even make minimum wage.

4. tip (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A small monetary gift.: A gratuity given to someone who voluntarily provides assistance.

Example: A half crown tip put the deputy's knowledge at my disposal, and I learned that Mr. Bloxam [...] had left for his work at five o'clock that morning.

5. tip (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A small monetary gift.: A small monetary gift given to a child from an older relative or family friend.

Example: “I hope,” said Uncle Andrew presently in a very high and mighty voice, just as if he were a perfect Uncle who had just given one a handsome tip and some good advice

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