backsheesh

/ (ˈbækʃiːʃ) /

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noun

a variant spelling of baksheesh

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby backsheesh

back scratcher, backseat, backseat driver, backset, back shaft, backsheesh, back shift, backshore, backside, backside-front, backside-to

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How to use backsheesh in a sentence

"I will give you ten pounds for it, if you will give me a good backsheesh," said Gregorios at last.
Paul Patoff|F. Marion Crawford
"You probably ask a pound for every year, and a backsheesh for the odd months," said the other.
Paul Patoff|F. Marion Crawford
Corruption is so rife in Turkey that the Palace officials ever hang together, providing there is sufficient backsheesh passing.
The White Lie|William Le Queux
There is no clamouring for backsheesh as in other Oriental countries.
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe|Ernest Young

Beggars clamouring for backsheesh, people wanting to guide them through the ruins, and vendors of relics.
Nabul, Our Little Egyptian Cousin|Blanche McManus