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pourboire

 

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Noun pourboire has 1 sense
  1. gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
    --1 is a kind of fringe benefit, perquisite, perk
    --1 has particulars: Christmas box

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Term: Pourboire

Noun:

Sense 1: A gratuity or tip given to a service provider, especially in the hospitality industry.

Example sentence 1: The waiter was appreciative of the generous pourboire left by the satisfied customer.

Example sentence 2: It is customary to include a pourboire for the hotel staff when staying in a luxury resort.

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Verb:

Sense 1: To pour or splash liquid in a careless or uncontrolled manner.

Example sentence 1: Be careful not to pourboire the hot coffee, as it might burn someone.

Example sentence 2: The clumsy waiter accidentally pourboired wine all over the tablecloth.

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Adjective:

Sense 1: Describing something or someone well-liked or popular within a specific local or cultural context.

Example sentence 1: The band became pourboire after their performance at the local music festival.

Example sentence 2: This local restaurant is pourboire among the residents for its authentic cuisine.

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