Meaning of tip baiting | Babel Free

Definitions

In fast food delivery, the practice of promising a large tip (usually on a delivery app) so that the deliverer feels incentivised to swiftly reach their destination, only to deliberately decrease or cancel the tip once the delivery is completed.

Internet, uncountable

Examples

“Happy Holidays, from tip baiting Instacart [grocery delivery service] customers.”

“Lindstrom said he has heard from drivers who have been burned by tip baiting frequently, while he has only experienced it once.”

“The topic of "tip baiting" has gone viral on TikTok once again after one driver, who works for both Uber Eats and DoorDash, recently discovered firsthand what the term means.”

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