service-tailearnings
nounUK /ˈsɜːvɪs teɪl ˈɜːnɪŋz/
US /ˈsɜːrvɪs teɪl ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
Money a worker earns from tips given by customers for good service.
The waiter counted his service-tailearnings at the end of a busy shift.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The total tips collected by all staff and shared among them.
The restaurant pooled its service-tailearnings and split them fairly.
3. Extra pay earned for serving customers well, beyond a normal wage.
Her friendly manner boosted her service-tailearnings each week.
4. Reported tip money that counts toward a worker's taxable pay.
He recorded his service-tailearnings for tax purposes.