buckshee

[ buhk-shee, buhk-shee ]

noun
  1. a gift, gratuity, or small bribe.

  2. an extra ration or portion.

adjective
  1. free of charge; gratuitous.

Origin of buckshee

1
First recorded in 1915–20; variant of baksheesh

Words Nearby buckshee

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How to use buckshee in a sentence

  • Three-quarters of a bottle and a "buckshee" drink was the ration, and this obtained, men felt more fit for their labours.

  • The word "buckshee" comes from the Hindoo word "Backsheesh."

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British Dictionary definitions for buckshee

buckshee

/ (ˌbʌkˈʃiː) /


adjective
  1. British slang without charge; free

Origin of buckshee

1
C20: from baksheesh

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