Associations to the word «Backsheesh»

Wiktionary

BACKSHEESH, noun. Alternative spelling of baksheesh
BACKSHEESH, verb. Alternative spelling of baksheesh

Dictionary definition

BACKSHEESH, noun. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.