tip
Meaning
To tip means to give someone extra money for their service, usually in a restaurant or for a service like a taxi.
💡 A common mistake is to forget to tip in places where it is expected, like restaurants.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Yesterday
I
went
to
a
small
restaurant
near
my
office
and
sat
by
the
window
.
The
waiter
was
friendly
and
he
took
my
order
quickly
,
so
I
was
happy
with
the
service
.
At
the
end
I
decided
to
tip
him
because
he
gave
good
advice
about
the
menu
.
I
left
a
little
extra
money
on
the
table
and
thanked
him
before
I
left
.
This
small
act
made
me
feel
good
,
and
I
think
it
is
polite
to
give
extra
money
for
good
service
.
Common Phrases
tip someone
tip well
leave a tip
Related Words
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