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buckshee

[buhk-shee, buhk-shee]Chiefly British Slang.
noun
  1. a gift, gratuity, or small bribe.
  2. an extra ration or portion.
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adjective
  1. free of charge; gratuitous.
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Origin of buckshee

First recorded in 1915–20; variant of baksheesh
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Historical Examples of 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."

British Dictionary definitions for buckshee

buckshee

adjective
  1. British slang without charge; free
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Word Origin for buckshee

C20: from baksheesh
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