Bakschisch

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Via English baksheesh or French bakchich.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbakʃɪʃ/
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Noun[edit]

Bakschisch n (strong, genitive Bakschisches or Bakschischs, plural Bakschische)

  1. baksheesh (bribe or tip paid to speed up services in the Middle East an SW Asia)
    Synonyms: Schmiergeld, Bestechungsgeld

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