/greuh tooh"i tee, -tyooh"-/ , n. , pl. gratuities .
1. a gift of money, over and above payment due for service, as to a waiter or bellhop; tip.
2. something given without claim or demand.
3. Brit.
a. a bonus granted to war veterans by the government.
b. a bonus given military personnel on discharge or retirement.
[ 1515-25; gratuite, equiv. to L gratui ( tus ) free + MF -te -TY 2 ]