backsheesh

/ˈbækshiːʃ/ or /ˈbækʃiːʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

Bribes or gratuities, especially in a Middle Eastern or South Asian country.

“The tourist had to pay several rounds of backsheesh to the beggars and vendors before he could leave the market.”

Synonyms

  • bribe
  • gratuity
  • tip

Antonyms

  • deduction
  • penalty