Etymology

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Today it means: A gratuity or tip as thanks for a service Full definition →

Hokkien 感謝 /感谢
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from感謝 /感谢“thank you”
  2. English todaycumshaw

Borrowed from Hokkien 感謝 /感谢 (kám-siā, “thank you”).

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