Kilo Lingo

/tɪp/

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Translation

Extra money you give to someone who has served you, for example in a restaurant.

Word origin

From Middle English tip, the thin end of something; the money sense grew from later slang.

Origin
Middle English
Root
tip

Examples

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A "tip" is extra money you give for good service.

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A "tip" is also the thin end of something.

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"Tip" can also mean a short piece of useful advice.

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This word is part of lesson 28.