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back·sheesh
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Princeton's WordNet
gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshish, bakshis, backsheeshnoun
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
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backsheesh
Baksheesh or bagsheesh (from Persian: بخشش bakhshesh) is tipping, charitable giving, and certain forms of political corruption and bribery in the Middle East and South Asia.
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Backsheesh is an Arabic term, typically used in the Middle East and India, referring to a small amount of money or gift given as a tip or bribe. It can be a form of gratuity given in addition to the agreed upon amount for service rendered. It is often given to expedite service or to gain favor.
Webster Dictionary
Backsheeshnoun
alt. of Backshish
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Backsheesh
Backshish, bak′shēsh, n. a gift or present of money in the East, a gratuity or tip. [Pers.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of backsheesh in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of backsheesh in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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