comp
pronunciation
How to pronounce comp in British English:
UK [kɒmp]
How to pronounce comp in American English:
US [kɑmp]
Word Origin
- comp (n.)
- "complimentary ticket," 1885, short for complimentary. Meaning "nonpaying guest" is attested by 1930s; generalized to "anything given free" by 1960s. As a verb, by 1974. Related: Comped; comping. As a shortening of compensation (especially worker's/workman's) it was in use by 1970s.
Example
- 1. During the boom times , banks struggled to keep the percentage of comp to revenues at around 55 % or lower .
- 2. I assume during the comp pigs .
- 3. I should get , like , workman 's comp or something .
- 4. They don 't comp drinks in vegas ?
- 5. You will need masks for easier selections at further comp stage .