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buckshee
[ buhk-shee, buhk-shee ]
/ ˈbʌk ʃi, ˌbʌkˈʃi /
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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. WilsonThe 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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