comp



comp

1. tv. to accompany someone [musically]. I have to sing a solo at a wedding and need someone to comp me.
2. tv. to give something to someone free. (Either as compensation for difficulties endured or as a complimentary gift.) The movie patron was angry and demanded his money back. The manager comped him with a few free passes and he was happy.
3. n. a complimentary gift. I expect comps when I spend a lot of money in a casino.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eligius-Late Roman
ElleryEL-ə-reeEnglish
Catherina[.kæθə'ri:nə]
RomÁN-Hungarian
Juliannayuw-lee-AHN-nah (Polish), joo-lee-AHN-ə (English)Hungarian, Polish, English
Maura (2)MAWR-əIrish, Scottish, English