Complete Definition of "baksheesh"

English
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Etymology
Ultimately from Pers. FAchar|بخش�ش (bakhšīš) �gift�, from FAchar|بخش�د� (bakhšīdan) �give�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/bæk��i:�/

Noun
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  1. A bribe or tip paid to speed up services. Used in the Middle East and Southwest Asia

#:I got through the checkpoint with a baksheesh.

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