BAKSHEESH


Meaning of BAKSHEESH in English

[ bak'ʃi:ʃ ]

■ noun (in parts of the Middle and Far East and the Indian subcontinent) a small sum of money given as alms, a tip, or a bribe.

Origin

based on Pers. baḵšīš , from baḵšīdan 'give'.

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