Baksheesh
noun
A gift or tip given to get a favor or service from someone, often seen in Middle Eastern countries.
Siti gave some baksheesh to the doorman to get a better seat.
Often appears as...
- give baksheesh
- ask for baksheesh
noun
Bribe given to a person in a position of power or influence.
The businessman offered the official some baksheesh to ignore the violations.
Often appears as...
- offer baksheesh
- accept baksheesh
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A gift or tip given to get a favor or service from someone, often seen in Middle Eastern countries.
Siti gave some baksheesh to the doorman to get a better seat.
Often appears as...
- give baksheesh
- ask for baksheesh
noun
Bribe given to a person in a position of power or influence.
The businessman offered the official some baksheesh to ignore the violations.
Often appears as...
- offer baksheesh
- accept baksheesh
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gratitude Expression
Used to show thanks for favors or services beyond ordinary expectations.
He slipped the concierge some baksheesh for securing last-minute theater tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Transaction
Often associated with informal reciprocal agreements rather than official payments.
They gave the guide baksheesh after he navigated them through the busy market.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Recognize it as part of cultural practices in certain regions, not as corruption.
Visiting the pyramids, I realized that baksheesh was customary to appreciate the camel handler's help.
Pro Tip 1/3Gratitude Expression
Used to show thanks for favors or services beyond ordinary expectations.
He slipped the concierge some baksheesh for securing last-minute theater tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Transaction
Often associated with informal reciprocal agreements rather than official payments.
They gave the guide baksheesh after he navigated them through the busy market.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Recognize it as part of cultural practices in certain regions, not as corruption.
Visiting the pyramids, I realized that baksheesh was customary to appreciate the camel handler's help.
Pro Tip 1/3Gratitude Expression
Used to show thanks for favors or services beyond ordinary expectations.
He slipped the concierge some baksheesh for securing last-minute theater tickets.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Transaction
Often associated with informal reciprocal agreements rather than official payments.
They gave the guide baksheesh after he navigated them through the busy market.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Recognize it as part of cultural practices in certain regions, not as corruption.
Visiting the pyramids, I realized that baksheesh was customary to appreciate the camel handler's help.
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