Definition of backsheesh Backsheesh

back•sheesh

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What does backsheesh mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

backsheesh - a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
  gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis
  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"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • backsheesh (Noun)
    Alternative spelling of baksheesh.
  • backsheesh (Verb)
    Alternative spelling of baksheesh.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • backsheesh (n.)
    Alt. of Backshish

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • backsheesh
    Backshish, bak′shēsh, n. a gift or present of money in the East, a gratuity or tip. [Pers.]

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