backsheesh

British  

/ ˈbækʃiːʃ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of baksheesh

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Example Sentences

I am afraid I demoralized the whole tribe, for some friends who went the next day were told of an American who had been there the day before, who had given "beautiful backsheesh."

From From Egypt to Japan by Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn)

This only increased the crowd, and no beggars in Cairo ever yelled for backsheesh as did those boys for “bawbees.”

From In the Land of the Great Snow Bear A Tale of Love and Heroism by Stables, Gordon

Upon receiving any backsheesh or present, the recipient is always ready to kiss your hand.

From Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East by Hume-Griffith, A.

"I will give you ten pounds for it, if you will give me a good backsheesh," said Gregorios at last.

From Paul Patoff by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

After a little more parleying of this sort, the camel-driver produces my husband’s watch and chain, and receives in return a small backsheesh.

From Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East by Hume-Griffith, A.