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Bakshish   Listen
noun
bakshish  n.  
1.
A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter). Same as Backsheesh.
Synonyms: gratuity, tip, baksheesh, bakshis, backsheesh.





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"Bakshish" Quotes from Famous Books



... say anything.... Your question shows that you don't know our Swami yet," laughed the Babu. "He simply jumped to his feet, and, uprooting the first sacred reed on his way, gave such a lively European bakshish (thrashing) to the pious puja-makers, that they instantly took to their heels. The Swami ran after them for a whole mile, giving it hot to everyone in his way. He is wonderfully strong is our Swami, and no friend to useless talk, I ...
— From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan • Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky


Words linked to "Bakshish" :   baksheesh, Christmas box, backsheesh, perquisite, bakshis, perk, pourboire


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