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Noun: baksheesh  ,bak'sheesh
Usage: Asia
  1. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
    - gratuity, tip, pourboire, bakshish [Asia], backsheesh, bonsella [S.Africa]

Derived forms: baksheeshes

Type of: fringe benefit, perk, perquisite

Encyclopedia: Baksheesh