Meaning
Extra money you give to someone who has served you, for example in a restaurant.
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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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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 12: tip, total, horn and 7 more words.