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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.
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Origin of buckshee

First recorded in 1915–20; variant of baksheesh

Words nearby buckshee

buckram, Bucks, bucksaw, Buck's extension, 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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