buckshee
[ buhk-shee, buhk-shee ]
noun
a gift, gratuity, or small bribe.
an extra ration or portion.
adjective
free of charge; gratuitous.
Origin of buckshee
1First 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 Seventh Manchesters | S. J. WilsonThe word "buckshee" comes from the Hindoo word "Backsheesh."
Into the Jaws of Death | Jack O'Brien
British Dictionary definitions for buckshee
buckshee
/ (ˌbʌkˈʃiː) /
adjective
British slang without charge; free
Origin of buckshee
1C20: from baksheesh
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