单词 | backsheesh |
释义 | backsheesh (once / 33483 pages) n WORD FAMILY backsheesh USAGE EXAMPLESA little backsheesh goes a long distance; a raised and commanding voice when needed does as well. Washington Times(Nov 15, 2016) One cannot get along without them, and yet they are so importunate in their demands for backsheesh that they become a nuisance. Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn), From Egypt to Japan(2012) After receiving their “backsheesh” they departed, for which I was not sorry. Hume-Griffith, A., Behind the Veil in Persia and Turki...(2012) n a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter) Syn|Hypo|Hyper baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip Christmas box a present given at Christmas for services during the year fringe benefit, perk, perquisite an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right) |
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