baksheesh

bak·sheesh  (bkshsh, bk-shsh)

n. pl. baksheesh

A gratuity, tip, or bribe paid to expedite service, especially in some Near Eastern countries.

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[Persian bakhshish, present, from Middle Persian bakhshishn, from bakhshdan, bakhsh-, to give presents, from Avestan bakhsh-; see bhag- in Indo-European roots.]

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baksheesh

Noun

(in some Eastern countries) money given as a tip or present [Persian bakhshīsh]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

baksheesh - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) backsheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip 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