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Word: Baksheesh
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
based on Persian baḵšīš, from baḵšīdan ‘give’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bakˈʃiːʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in parts of Asia and North Africa) a small sum of money given as a tip, bribe, or charitable donation
Short Definition:small sum of money given as tip or bribe
Examples:- the children smiled back and asked for baksheesh
Variant Forms:
- backsheesh
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