BAKSHEESH


Meaning of BAKSHEESH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbækʃi:ʃ ]

n. (also backsheesh) (in some oriental countries) a small sum of money given as a gratuity or as alms. [ult. f. Pers. baksis f. baksidan give]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.