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.

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Origin of buckshee

First recorded in 1915–20; variant of baksheesh

Words nearby buckshee

buckraking, buckram, Bucks, bucksaw, buck's fizz, buckshee, buckshot, buckskin, buckskins, buck slip, buck's party

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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. 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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