Bonus vs. Spiff

Bonus vs. Spiff — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Bonus and Spiff

Bonusnoun

Something extra that is good; an added benefit.

Spiffnoun

(uncountable) Attractiveness or charm in dress, appearance, or manner.

Without a diploma, he relies on spiff alone to climb the corporate ladder.

Bonusnoun

An extra sum given as a premium, e.g. to an employee or to a shareholder.

The employee of the week receives a bonus for his excellent work.

Spiffnoun

A well-dressed man; a swell.

Bonusnoun

(video games) An addition to the player's score based on performance, e.g. for time remaining.

Spiffnoun

A bonus or other remuneration, given for reaching a sales goal or promoting the goods of a particular manufacturer. Originally from textile retailing, a percentage given for selling off surplus or out-of-fashion stock, of which the sales person could offer part as a discount to a customer.

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Bonusnoun

(basketball) One or more free throws awarded to a team when the opposing team has accumulated enough fouls.

Spiffverb

(usually with up or out) To make spiffy (attractive, polished, or up-to-date)

Bonusverb

(transitive) To pay a bonus, premium

Spiffverb

To reward (a salesperson) with a spiff or bonus.

Bonusnoun

anything that tends to arouse;

his approval was an added fillip

Spiffverb

To attach a spiff or bonus to the selling of (a product)

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Bonusnoun

an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output

Spiffverb

To throw; to heave.

I spiffed the turf over the edge and it went straight through the window and hit the officer.

Spiffnoun

attractiveness in appearance or dress or manner;

he gets by largely on pure spiff