tipping

Meanings

• verb

  The act of giving a gratuity, especially for services rendered.

  - "After a great meal at the restaurant, we decided to tip the waiter generously."
  - "It's customary to tip your hairdresser or barber for a good job."

• noun

  The amount of money given as a gratuity.

  - "The recommended tip for a good meal at a restaurant is usually 15-20% of the bill."
  - "When traveling, it's important to be aware of local tipping customs and expectations."

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Synonyms

hint

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tipping
dipping , ripping , tripping

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Variants

List of all variants of tipping that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'tippan' meaning 'to tap, prick'. The modern sense of 'tipping' as a gratuity likely comes from the custom of dropping money into a hat or other receptacle.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest tip ever left was $200,000, left at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas in 2013.

2. In some countries, it's customary to tip with small coins rather than bills, as it's considered rude to give large bills as tips.

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Related Concepts

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1. gratuity: A voluntary payment made to someone who provides a service, especially in recognition of good service.

2. service charge: A mandatory fee added to a bill for services, often in the hospitality industry.

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Culture

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Tipping is a common practice in many cultures, particularly in the hospitality industry. It is often seen as a way to show appreciation for good service and to incentivize employees to provide excellent customer service.

How to Memorize "tipping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself handing money to someone as a tip. Imagine the smile on their face and the feeling of satisfaction you get from providing a good tip.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tipping' with good service and appreciation. Think of a time when you received excellent service and the joy of leaving a generous tip.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tip Your Waiter' to remember that tipping is a way to show appreciation for good service in the hospitality industry.

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