bak·sheesh (b k sh sh , bk-shsh)n. pl. baksheesh A gratuity, tip, or bribe paid to expedite service, especially in some Near Eastern countries. [Persian bakhshish, present, from Middle Persian bakhshishn, from bakhsh  dan, bakhsh-, to give presents, from Avestan bakhsh-; see bhag- in Indo-European roots.] |
baksheesh, backsheesh [ˈbækʃiːʃ] (in some Eastern countries, esp formerly)
n
money given as a tip, a present, or alms
vb
to give such money to (a person)
[from Persian bakhshīsh, from bakhshīdan to give; related to Sanskrit bhaksati he enjoys]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  baksheesh - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)fringe benefit, perk, perquisite - an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right); "a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job" Christmas box - a present given at Christmas for services during the year |
Translations
baksheesh
n → Bakschisch nt
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