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little something

NOUN

gratuity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bonus fringe benefit perk

STRONG

alms benefaction boon bounty contribution donation largesse offering perquisite present recompense reward salve sweetener token

WEAK

grease palm

Example Sentences

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But if you’re going to pay them, it’s nice to get a little something of value.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

And I’m not going to lie, I also like to know I got a little something tomorrow too.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

"I always like to buy a little something from everywhere I go, just as a reminder," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

I’m on a fixed budget, but I want them to have a little something.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

“We might have a little something in the back,” Kote said.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss