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Definition of Baksheesh
1. Noun. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
Generic synonyms: Fringe Benefit, Perk, Perquisite
Specialized synonyms: Christmas Box
Derivative terms: Tip
Definition of Baksheesh
1. n. Same as Backsheesh.
Definition of Baksheesh
1. Noun. (business ethics) In the Middle East and southwest Asia, a bribe or tip paid to speed up services. ¹
2. Verb. To bribe with a baksheesh. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Baksheesh
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Baksheesh
Literary usage of Baksheesh
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Egypt by Eva Ambros (2001)
"baksheesh Service tips of 10 to 15 perent are usually expected in hotels (no matter
... In addition, a little baksheesh is expected for every small service. ..."
2. The Egyptian Sketch Book by Charles Godfrey Leland (1874)
"While we sat on the mat we heard but that one word " baksheesh ! ... It may just
possibly interest somebody to know that baksheesh, meaning " a present," ..."
3. The Wanderer in Arabia: Or, Western Footsteps in Eastern Tracks by George T. Lowth (1855)
"... for a Penny—A Mutiny—Justice and Mercy—A New Komi to Sea Service—' No
baksheesh'—Peace Offerings and Harmony. NEW TEAR'S DAY, in a country we know of, ..."
4. The Wanderer in Arabia: Or, Western Footsteps in Eastern Tracks by George T. Lowth (1855)
"Cultivated Land—A Fruitful Valley—Hebron—The Lazaretto—Prison Consolations—Scripture
Realised—The Scenery of Scripture—Curtailing the baksheesh—Farewell to ..."
5. The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to by Maurice Bloomfield (1908)
"... sacrifice—Some erroneous estimates of Goddess Dawn—Agni the son of “baksheesh “—Practical
purposes of Vedic poetry—The Rig-Veda contains the religion of ..."
6. In the Land of the Lion and Sun, Or, Modern Persia: Being Experiences of by Charles James Wills (1891)
"... festival—Miscellaneous uniform—At the Court of Persia—The Shah—The
ceremony—baksheesh—Rejoicings. got some sort of smattering of colloquial Persian; ..."
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