CEFR A2

tip

noun

Meaning

A small amount of money given to someone for good service, like a waiter, hairdresser, or taxi driver.

Examples

She left a generous tip for the excellent service.
It's customary to tip your hairdresser after a good cut.

Synonyms: gratuity, service charge, pourboire, baksheesh

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tip (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /tɪp/

Definition

A small amount of money given to someone for good service, like a waiter, hairdresser, or taxi driver.

Examples

She left a generous tip for the excellent service.
It's customary to tip your hairdresser after a good cut.
He didn't have enough small bills to leave a tip.

How to Use tip

tip for (prepositional phrase): Advice or information about how to do something. — "This is a great tip for cooking pasta."
tip of the iceberg (idiom): A small part of a much larger problem or situation. — "The few cases we've found are just the tip of the iceberg."
tip over (phrasal verb): To fall or cause something to fall onto its side. — "The child accidentally tipped over his milk."

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