make it rain v. phr.— «From time to time, patrons flung plumes of cash toward the rafters, letting the dollar bills flutter where they may—a ritual known as “making it rain.” It began as a flashy way for big-timers to tip the...
tip n.— «In the United States, a set of square-dancing songs is known as a “tip.”» —“Promenade around the world” by Jennifer Moody Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Ore.) Jan. 29, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued...
deckle n.— «Deckle: A 3-inch-thick piece of fat at the tip of a brisket of beef, usually removed unless the customer insists it remain and be cooked to add taste.» —“Chicago Speak” by Anne Keegan Chicago...
verbal gratuity n.— «What do all servers fear? It’s the dreaded “verbal gratuity,” by which customers hope to balance a lousy tip with effusive praise.» —“Here’s taste of often unsavory business of waiting...
bampot n. a crazy person; a fool or dolt. Etymological Note: Most likely a form of barmpot. According to OED, barm, “the froth that forms on top of fermenting malt liquors; the head of a beer,” is used attributively as a formative to...
nouse n.— «He has introduced a device called the Nouse, which is a play on the word ‘Mouse’ and performs the same function. The concept is based on tracking the tip of the nose with a webcam, thus making it possible to operate the...