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💵 To give extra money ↩️ To tip over 💵 A large tip
overtip

overtip

7.1
A larger than usual amount of money left for service staff
  • noun
  • /oʊˈvɜrˌtɪp/
  • US
translation icon : sobretip
  • The server was surprised to receive such a generous overtip after a busy night.

Examples

  • He left an overtip at the restaurant to thank the staff for their excellent service.

  • He left a generous overtip for the waiter.

  • Some customers believe that giving an overtip shows extra appreciation for good service.

  • The couple decided to give an overtip after their excellent meal.

  • He left an overtip for the server because he was extremely pleased with the service.

  • Many customers choose to give an overtip during holiday seasons to show appreciation.

  • At the end of their meal, they decided to add an overtip to the bill as a gesture of gratitude.

How Generous

overtip
  • US
7.1
tip
185 1.0

Surface Forms

overtip singular
overtips plural

Morphology

overtip = tip (transparent) = over + tip

The meaning is directly derived from the productive prefix 'over-' (more/excess) plus 'tip' (gratuity); learners who know both will infer the noun meaning.

Etymology

Overtip comes from over- meaning 'too much' and tip meaning 'a small extra payment', so an overtip is a tip that is larger than usual to show extra thanks.