gratuity (n.)

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

    [ Syn: tip , pourboire , baksheesh , bakshish , bakshis , backsheesh ]

  2. an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation

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