tipping
word · lemma: tip
Definition
Giving extra money to someone for their service, usually in restaurants. It can also mean making something tilt or fall over.
Usage & Nuances
"Tipping" most often refers to leaving extra money for good service, especially in the US where it is expected. Also used when talking about objects shifting, e.g., 'tipping over a glass.' Regional customs about tipping vary.
Spanish: dar propina (servicio) - volcarPortuguese (BR): dar gorjeta - tombarPortuguese (PT): dar gorjeta - tombarChinese (Simplified): 给小费 - 倾斜Chinese (Traditional): 給小費 - 傾斜Hindi: टिप देना - झुकानाArabic: إعطاء بقشيش - إمالةBengali: বখশিশ দেওয়া - কাত হওয়াRussian: чаевые (давать) - опрокидываниеJapanese: チップを渡すこと - 倒れることVietnamese: bò tiền boa - bị nghiêngKorean: 팁을 주기 - 넘어지기Turkish: bahşiş verme - devrilmeUrdu: بقشیس دینا - جھکناIndonesian: memberi tip - terguling
Example Sentences
Tipping is common in American restaurants.
basic
She is tipping the waiter five dollars.
basic
Be careful, the chair is tipping over.
basic
Some people dislike tipping because the rules can be confusing.
natural
He caught the vase just as it was tipping off the table.
natural
Do you think tipping is necessary in coffee shops?
natural