gratuity

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
  2. noun an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation

Etymology

From Middle French gratuité (from Old French gratuite) or directly from Medieval Latin gratuitas (“a free gift”), from Latin gratuitus (“freely given, free”); see gratuitous.

In classic literature

Synonyms

tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh

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