tip baiting
(chiefly, _, Internet slang) In fast food delivery, the practice of promising a large tip (usually on a delivery app) so that the deliverer feels incentivised to swiftly reach their destination, only
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(chiefly, _, Internet slang) In fast food delivery, the practice of promising 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.
Happy Holidays, from tip baiting Instacart [grocery delivery service] customers.
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