backsheesh

/ (ˈbækʃiːʃ) /


noun
  1. a variant spelling of baksheesh

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How to use backsheesh in a sentence

  • "I will give you ten pounds for it, if you will give me a good backsheesh," said Gregorios at last.

    Paul Patoff | F. Marion Crawford
  • "You probably ask a pound for every year, and a backsheesh for the odd months," said the other.

    Paul Patoff | F. Marion Crawford
  • Corruption is so rife in Turkey that the Palace officials ever hang together, providing there is sufficient backsheesh passing.

    The White Lie | William Le Queux
  • There is no clamouring for backsheesh as in other Oriental countries.

  • Beggars clamouring for backsheesh, people wanting to guide them through the ruins, and vendors of relics.