Bonus vs. Spiff

Bonusnoun

Something extra that is good; an added benefit.

Bonusnoun

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

Bonusnoun

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

Bonusnoun

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

Bonusverb

(transitive) To pay a bonus, premium

Bonusnoun

A premium given for a loan, or for a charter or other privilege granted to a company; as the bank paid a bonus for its charter.

Bonusnoun

An extra dividend to the shareholders of a joint stock company, out of accumulated profits.

Bonusnoun

Money paid in addition to a stated compensation.

Bonusnoun

anything that tends to arouse;

Bonusnoun

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

Spiffnoun

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

Spiffnoun

A well-dressed man; a swell.

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.

Spiffverb

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

Spiffverb

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

Spiffverb

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

Spiffverb

To throw; to heave.

Spiffnoun

attractiveness in appearance or dress or manner;

Spiff

A spiff, or spiv, is slang for an immediate bonus for a sale. Typically, spiffs are paid, either by a manufacturer or employer, directly to a salesperson for selling a specific product.