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bak·sheesh
(băk′shēsh′, băk-shēsh′)n. pl. baksheesh
A gratuity, tip, or bribe paid to expedite service, especially in the Near East.
[Persian bakhshish, present, from Middle Persian bakhshishn, from bakhshīdan, bakhsh-, to give presents, from Avestan bakhsh-; see bhag- in Indo-European roots.]
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baksheesh
(ˈbækʃiːʃ) orbacksheesh
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]
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bak•sheesh
(ˈbæk ʃiʃ, bækˈʃiʃ)n.
(esp. in the Near and Middle East)
a tip, present, or gratuity.
[1615–25; < Persian bakhshish gift]
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baksheesh
Past participle: baksheeshed
Gerund: baksheeshing
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Noun | 1. | ![]() 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 |
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