a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Used in a Sentence
bakshish
How to use bakshish in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for bakshish.
Editorial note
The only difference between said store owner and AirBnB/Uber is that the latter companies have boatloads of dollars for lawyers and quite possibly for what we call "bakshish".
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Quick take
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of bakshish gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for bakshish.
noun
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
See also: gratuity, tip, pourboire, baksheesh, bakshis, backsheesh
Example sentences
The only difference between said store owner and AirBnB/Uber is that the latter companies have boatloads of dollars for lawyers and quite possibly for what we call "bakshish".
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use bakshish in a sentence?
The only difference between said store owner and AirBnB/Uber is that the latter companies have boatloads of dollars for lawyers and quite possibly for what we call "bakshish".
What does bakshish mean?
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
What part of speech is bakshish?
bakshish is commonly used as noun.