n.
Pronunciation: ' b ə k-( ˌ )sh ē , ˌ b ə k- '
Function: noun
Etymology: Hindi bakh ś i ś & Urdu bakhshish, from Persian bakhsh ī sh ― more at BAKSHEESH
Date: circa 1760
1 British : something extra obtained free especially : extra rations
2 British : WINDFALL , GRATUITY