DictionarygravyExtra benefit
noun

gravy

An extra benefit gained with little effort.

The prize money is gravy after the experience itself.

Etymology

The food name became slang for an extra gain, imagined as a welcome addition beyond the main portion. The benefit is therefore something obtained on top of what was already sufficient.

More examples

  • Anything beyond covering our costs is gravy.
  • He considered the extra day off pure gravy.
  • The unexpected bonus was just gravy.

Forms

gravy · gravies

Similar words

bonus
An additional benefit.
extra
Something beyond what is expected or required.