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buckshee

[ buhk-shee, buhk-shee ]
/ ˈbʌk ʃi, ˌbʌkˈʃi /
Chiefly British Slang.
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noun

a gift, gratuity, or small bribe.
an extra ration or portion.

adjective

free of charge; gratuitous.

Nearby words

  1. buckra,
  2. buckraking,
  3. buckram,
  4. bucks,
  5. bucksaw,
  6. buckshot,
  7. buckskin,
  8. buckskins,
  9. buckstay,
  10. bucktail

Origin of buckshee

First recorded in 1915–20; variant of baksheesh
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Examples from the Web for buckshee

  • 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. Wilson

  • The 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

Word Origin for buckshee

C20: from baksheesh
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