tea money

noun

1. (especially in parts of China) a bribe used to facilitate any business dealing.

Example Sentences

In Asia, the gratuity was called "Navodku" or whisky money; in Europe, it was "nachi," tea money.

From Project Gutenberg

All Nipponese travel light, and tea money is to be judged by outward appearance.

From Project Gutenberg

In addition, there is generally a little "cha tsien" (tea money) for the cook.

From Project Gutenberg