noun
- plural of baksheesh; tips or gratuities given to service workers, especially in Middle Eastern or South Asian countries
Usage: informal
verb
- third person singular present of baksheesh; gives a tip or bribe to someone
Usage: informal
Examples
- The tourists prepared small baksheeshes for the hotel staff.
- He always baksheeshes the doorman generously during the holidays.
- Street vendors often expect baksheeshes from foreign visitors.
- She baksheeshes the taxi driver to ensure prompt service.
- The guide explained that baksheeshes are customary in this region.
- Local customs require giving baksheeshes to porters at the airport.