POURBOIRE

gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh

(noun) a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pourboire (plural pourboires)

A tip (extra money given to e.g. a waiter in appreciation of service), especially in French contexts.

A bribe.

Source: Wiktionary



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