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tip bait

(chiefly, _, Internet slang) The promise of a large tip (usually on a delivery app) so that the deliverer feels incentivised to swiftly reach their destination, only to deliberately decrease or cancel

ˈtɪp ˈbeɪtCoined ~20202020sGen Alpha150 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(chiefly, _, Internet slang) The promise of a large tip (usually on a delivery app) so that the deliverer feels incentivised to swiftly reach their destination, only to deliberately decrease or cancel the tip once the delivery is completed.

Origin: . Popularised in the 2020s with the rise of food delivery services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 26, 2026

(chiefly, _, Internet slang) To make such a falsely promised tip; to engage in tip baiting.

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