table math

when you are out in a group at a bar or restaurant and there is a shared bill and no one has change(usually for a twenty) or the correct amount for their portion of the tab . Thus follows a complex series of illogical but correct money swaps to come out with the correct amount for the bill plus tip.

Lets settle the bill. I think we need some table math. You give me a twenty, i will put in fifteen and cover you five on your tab and then you give him a ten. That should make us even.

by aperritano July 7, 2009

Table Leverage

This occurs when you order the most expensive items to eat and drink for yourself when dining with friends who will spilt the bill evenly. You benefit when the bill is split evenly among the diners by paying less than the cost of your dinner while others pay more than the cost of their dinner.

You order the caviar appetizer, the steak, lobster and fois gras and a dessert which costs $75 in total, when your 3 friends order cheaper items that total $40 each. When you split the the bill ($75+$40+$40+$40=$195/ 4 people = $48.75) you pay 48.75 for your meal that cost $75, and your other guests pay more for their food than it should have cost. Jerry used table leverage by eating like a king and making his vegan friends pay for it.

by Romey M October 30, 2010

table poaching

The act of patrons staking out and claiming a table in a "seat yourself" lounge/restaurant before staff is given a fair chance to buss it off or previous customers leave. This usually happens during a dinner-rush.

This results in the server becoming annoyed and having to awkwardly reach over and make "small talk" with customers as they wipe off the previous mess.

Server 1: " My table is just about to leave, they're getting their coats on. I just have to ring-up a Mastercard, and I can clear it off..."

Server 2: "Too late. Check out the dude at the entrance. Definitely table poaching. He's making a bee-line to 106. Aaaaand, yup, he just asked your table if he could sit there."

by disgruntledserver December 4, 2010

table drugs

drug residue left over after doing drugs on a table

ie: yo scrape me table drugs

by moon poco January 1, 2014

Table 1

noun, often attributive
A retort so dominant, complete, and masterful that any reply would be unwarranted and futile.

My Table 1 ended the debate once and for all.

by CommonConnection March 25, 2021

Table cloth

A Table cloth is a piece of material which is used to cover and protect the table.

Mike: Hey Jimmy I got a new table.

Jimmy: Cool, you should totally get a table cloth for it.

by Leco January 30, 2009

table talk

From partnered card games, discussion between partners of the contents of their hands. Its purpose is to gain an advantage, and is generally against the house rules, if not written rules.

Him: I'm feeling a lot of LOOOOOVE for this game.
Her: I don't have much LOOOVE, but I'd sure like to CLUB you for saying that.
Me: Hey, easy on the table talk, okay?

by Nacho Dan June 15, 2004