English noun: gratuity | |||
1. | gratuity (possession) a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) | ||
Synonyms | backsheesh, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, pourboire, tip | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fringe benefit, perk, perquisite | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Christmas box | ||
2. | gratuity (possession) an award (as for meritorious service) given without claim or obligation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | award, prize | ||