drinkgeld

See also: Drinkgeld

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch drincgelt. Equivalent to drinken (to drink) + geld (money).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdriŋk.xɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: drink‧geld

Noun

drinkgeld n (plural drinkgelden, diminutive drinkgeldje n)

  1. a tip (a small amount of money left for a bartender or servant as a token of appreciation)

Synonyms

Descendants

  • Negerhollands: drinkgeld
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