baksheesh
or bak·shish, bak·shis
[ bak-sheesh, bak-sheesh ]
noun
a tip, present, or gratuity.
verb (used with or without object)
to give a tip.
Origin of baksheesh
1First recorded in 1615–25, baksheesh is from the Persian word bakhshish gift
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British Dictionary definitions for baksheesh
baksheesh
noun
money given as a tip, a present, or alms
verb
to give such money to (a person)
Origin of baksheesh
1C17: from Persian bakhshīsh, from bakhshīdan to give; related to Sanskrit bhaksati he enjoys
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