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, 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]

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

Translations

baksheesh [ˈbækʃiːʃ] N → propina f

baksheesh

n → Bakschisch nt