About The Word Backsheesh
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Backsheesh
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What's The Definition Of Backsheesh?
[n] a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Backsheesh: baksheesh | bakshis | bakshish | gratuity | pourboire | tip Related Terms | Find terms related to Backsheesh: See Also | Christmas box | fringe benefit | perk | perquisite Backsheesh In Webster's Dictionary \Back"sheesh`\, Backshish \Back"shish`\, n. [Pers.
bakhsh[=i]sh, fr. bakhsh[=i]dan to give.]
In Egypt and the Turkish empire, a gratuity; a ``tip''.
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