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bak⋅sheesh

[bak-sheesh, bak-sheesh] (in the Near and Middle East)
–noun
1. a tip, present, or gratuity.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
2. to give a tip.
Also, bakshish, bakshis.


Origin:
1615–25; < Pers bakhshish gift
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bak·sheesh   (bāk'shēsh', bāk-shēsh')   
n.   pl. baksheesh
A gratuity, tip, or bribe paid to expedite service, especially in some Near Eastern countries.

[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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