The tip
Example: He leaves a tip after the restaurant meal
Definition
"The tip" refers to a small amount of money given voluntarily to someone, such as a waiter or service provider, as a token of appreciation for good service, often left after a restaurant meal.
Etymology
The phrase "the tip" comes from the 17th-century English practice where 'tip' meant to give or hand over something quickly. It evolved to mean a small gift of money given to ensure good service or as a reward.
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"The tip" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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