HyperDic: backsheesh

English > 1 sense of the word backsheesh:
NOUNpossessionbacksheesh, gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshisa relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
English > backsheesh: 1 sense > noun 1, possession
MeaningA relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
Synonymsgratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis
NarrowerChristmas boxA present given at Christmas for services during the year
Broaderfringe benefit, perquisite, perkAn incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
Spanishadehala, baksheesh, pourboire, propina
Catalanpourboire, propina

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