I. noun
also cum·sha ˈkəmˌshȯ
( -s )
Etymology: Chinese (Amoy) kam sia & (Pekingese) kan 3 eh 4 grateful thanks (a phrase used by beggars)
: present , bonus , gratuity , tip
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to make a present of
resigned to cumshawing ten cents an hour to any stevedore foreman who would give them a short job — N.C.McDonald