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Etymology edit

French pourboire

Noun edit

pourboire (plural pourboires)

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

French edit

Etymology edit

From pour +‎ boire, literally for drinking; compare German Trinkgeld.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /puʁ.bwaʁ/
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Noun edit

pourboire m (plural pourboires)

  1. tip (extra money given to e.g. a waiter in appreciation of service)

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