
Do you want flies with that?
Here’s a Tip
From Google Generative Search
The word “tip” has an unclear etymology. The Oxford English Dictionary says it originated as a slang term used by criminals over 400 years ago. The Online Etymology Dictionary says the meaning “give a small present of money” began around 1600, and the meaning “give a gratuity to” is first attested in 1706.
One widely accepted reason behind the word “tip” comes from the phrase “To Insure Promptness”. This phrase was found on the sides of bowls in coffee houses, where patrons could leave some money to ask for prompt service. However, this is an urban legend.