secret bonus
[/ˈsɪkrət ˈboʊnəs/]
nounpl: secret bonuses
bônus secreto
1. An undisclosed or hidden monetary reward or benefit given to an employee or recipient, typically kept confidential from others
The company offered the top performer a secret bonus to retain their talent.
A empresa ofereceu um bônus secreto ao melhor funcionário para retê-lo.
2. In gaming or digital platforms, a hidden reward or achievement unlocked through specific actions or conditions
Players can unlock a secret bonus by completing the level without being detected.
Os jogadores podem desbloquear um bônus secreto ao completar o nível sem serem detectados.
3. An unexpected extra benefit or advantage not publicly advertised
The promotion came with a secret bonus that wasn't mentioned in the job posting.
A promoção veio com um bônus secreto que não foi mencionado no anúncio de emprego.
In Brazilian corporate culture, secret bonuses are often used strategically to reward high performers while maintaining wage equity perception among employees. In the US gaming industry, secret bonuses are common game design elements that encourage player exploration and engagement. The term carries different connotations depending on context—professional (transparent business practice) versus informal (potentially unethical concealment).
NYC Slang
under-the-table bonus, hush money (if illicit context), surprise perk
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