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tip

tip

185 1.0
A small amount of money given for a service
  • noun
  • /tɪp/
translation icon : propina
  • She gave the waiter a generous tip for his attentive service.
  • pay a tip
  • charge a tip

You should leave some type of tip, a respectful tip, right?

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Examples

Synonyms

gratuity
vstip
16 6.3

Extra money you give to someone for good service

is the common everyday word rather than a more formal term
baksheesh
vstip
  • UK
1 9.9

A small amount of money given to someone for help or to get faster service

is the general English term used internationally rather than this regional form
1 4.0

A very small amount of money given to show you will pay later or to keep an agreement

is given for service as appreciation rather than as a symbolic obligation
pourboire
vstip
  • Canadian
9.9

A small amount of money you leave to thank someone for a service, like a waiter

is used across many services not only in restaurants
bakshis
vstip
  • Indian
9.9

A small amount of money given as a tip for service, often in Middle Eastern or South Asian countries

is the general English term used internationally rather than this regional form
backsheesh
vstip
  • UK
9.9

A small tip given to someone for good service

is the general English term used internationally rather than this regional form
bakshish
vstip
  • UK
9.9

A small extra amount of money given to someone as a tip, often in South Asia

is the general English term used internationally rather than this regional form
overtip
vstip
  • US
7.1

A larger than usual amount of money left for service staff

is the normal smaller extra payment rather than this larger amount

Idioms

7.9

To show your plans or ideas too early to others

Compounds

4 6.0

A short public thank you or recognition given to someone, often in writing

4 1.8

A small piece of helpful advice for people going on a trip

tip-off
  • Jargon
3 4.6

The start of a basketball game when players jump for the ball

2 3.0

A pen with a soft cloth tip used for drawing or coloring

tip-off
  • Literature
2 6.6

A secret message that warns people about planned illegal activity

A small act that shows respect or thanks

1 2.1

A pen with a soft felt tip for writing or drawing

1 5.6

A shoe with a pointed toe and decoration on the front that looks like a W

1 6.4

Private information that gives someone an advantage

pro tip
  • Texting
1 4.8

A short helpful piece of advice from an expert

tip-in
  • Jargon
1 6.3

A shot scored by lightly tapping a rebound into the basket before it hits the ground

tip sheet
  • Literature
1 6.7

A short paper that gives advice and guesses about business, stocks, or horse racing

A tool with a flat tip that lets you turn screws with a straight slot

1 3.7

A truck with a bed that tilts to unload loose materials like sand

1 7.4

Folds up and moves out of the way when not in use

A small piece at the end of a cigarette that reduces the harshness of smoke

heel tip
  • Specialized
5.8

The small part at the back bottom of a shoe that touches the ground and can be replaced

iceberg's tip
  • Informal
5.8

A small visible part of a much larger hidden problem

Advice on managing your own money, for example saving and budgeting

tip drill
  • Jargon
7.4

A practice exercise where players tip and pass the ball to improve reaction time and coordination

tip-and-run
  • Jargon
8.6

A brief attack followed by a rapid retreat

7.8

A small table with a top that tilts up to save space

9.0

A small table with a top that folds up to stand upright for storage

9.0

A large brown bear with light fur on its head in the mountains of western North America

sirloin tip
  • Specialized
4.4

A lean cut of beef from the upper sirloin, slightly less tender than other sirloin cuts

How Much

bonus
310 2.2
to reward
328 1.3
gratuity
16 6.3
tip
185 1.0
token
5 6.7

Surface Forms

tip singular
tips plural

Etymology

A helpful way to remember tip for a small money gift is to think of the old habit of giving a little 'extra' to get better or faster service, so a tip is a small extra payment left for good service.