Baksheesh definition
A gratuity, tip, or bribe paid to expedite service, especially in the Near East.
noun
In Egypt, India, etc., a tip, a gratuity, or alms.
noun
To bribe with a baksheesh.
verb
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Noun
Singular:
baksheesh
Plural:
baksheeshesOrigin of baksheesh
- Persian bakhshish present from Middle Persian bakhshishn from bakhshīdan bakhsh- to give presents from Avestan bakhsh- bhag- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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