Warning that waiter will get nothing? (3-3)

I believe the answer is:

tip-off

But I can't explain it at all!

(Other definitions for tip-off that I've seen before include "Informed hint" , "Give advance warning or inside information" , "Confidential warning" , "Alert" , "Private warning" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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