buckshee

(buks̸hē′)

adjective

Brit., Slang free; gratis

Origin: < baksheesh

See buckshee in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Something extra or left over that is obtained free.
  2. An extra ration.
adjective
  1. Free of charge; gratis: “If they deposit these shares, too, in the scheme, they will get further buckshee shares on a one-for-one basis” (Economist).
  2. Unsolicited; gratuitous: “The title was a bit of buckshee deceit, and had little to do with the plot” (Financial Times).

Origin:

Origin: Variant of baksheesh

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