What is 'tab' ?

Question

when somebody offers to pay the 'tab' they mean they will pay the bill. but y do they call it a tab???????

Answer 1

When you go to a club or bar you tell the bartender start a tab and he will take your credit card and what ever you drink will go in that tab and if you buy a drink for someone or people that will go on that tab and when you done they will total up the tab and charge your credit card.  Unless someone else says I will pick up the tab that means he's going to pay your total on your bill.  Be careful because that can be a catcher and your bill will be really high especially if you go with friends.

Answer 2

Tabulate  - to add up the charges.

Answer 3

Tab is like credit at the place. They are eventually billed for all of their purchases.

Answer 4

its a acctually something u dont have to pay until the end of the month so if u know someone you are able to get anything for "free" untill the end of the month so its like rent