baksheesh

bak·sheesh

 (băk′shēsh′, băk-shēsh′)

n. pl. baksheesh

A gratuity, tip, or bribe paid to expedite service, especially in the Near East.

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

baksheesh

(ˈbækʃiːʃ) or

backsheesh

n

money given as a tip, a present, or alms

vb

to give such money to (a person)

[C17: from Persian bakhshīsh, from bakhshīdan to give; related to Sanskrit bhaksati he enjoys]

bak•sheesh

(ˈbæk ʃiʃ, bækˈʃiʃ)
n.
(esp. in the Near and Middle East)

a tip, present, or gratuity.

[1615–25; < Persian bakhshish gift]

baksheesh

Past participle: baksheeshed
Gerund: baksheeshing

Imperative

baksheesh

baksheesh

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

bakšiš

baksheesh

[ˈbækʃiːʃ] N → propina f

baksheesh

n → Bakschisch nt