toke

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Meaning · English

A gratuity.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I gave the maitre d’ a $10 toke and he just laughed.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “toke” mean?

A gratuity.

Is “toke” formal or informal?

toke is generally slang.