Definitions

1. noun

a small bribe or payment, especially one given to a government official or a servant in a Muslim country to obtain some service or favor

“The tourists had to pay a baksheesh to the guide for showing them the hidden entrance to the ancient temple.”

2. verb

to bribe or pay a small sum to a government official or a servant in a Muslim country to obtain some service or favor

“The businessman was accused of baksheesh the police officer to get his goods cleared through customs quickly.”