backsheesh
- noun
- /ˈbækʃiʃ/
- UK
- She slipped a backsheesh to the waiter for excellent service.
Examples
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The guide expected a backsheesh at the end of the tour.
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He gave a generous backsheesh to the waiter.
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It is common to give a small backsheesh to the porter who carries your luggage.
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Tourists often pay backsheesh for better service.
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The waiter smiled as he received a small backsheesh for his excellent service.
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In many markets, giving a backsheesh to the vendor can help you get a better deal.
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Tourists often give a backsheesh to locals for guiding them through the city.
Synonyms
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1.0
A small amount of money given for a service
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6.3
Extra money you give to someone for good service
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A small amount of money given to someone for help or to get faster service
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9.9
A small amount of money you leave to thank someone for a service, like a waiter
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9.9
A small extra amount of money given to someone as a tip, often in South Asia
A small amount of money given as a tip for service, often in Middle Eastern or South Asian countries
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Etymology
Backsheesh comes from the Persian and Arabic word bakhshish, which means 'gift' and is also used in Hindi and Urdu. So a backsheesh is a small 'gift' you give to say thank you for good service, in other words a 'tip'.