CEFR B2

bakshis

noun

Meaning

A sum of money given to someone, especially in India and the Middle East, as a payment for a service or as a gift.

Examples

The taxi driver expected a generous bakshis for his help with the luggage.
It's customary to leave a small bakshis for the hotel staff.

Synonyms: tip, gratuity, present, donation

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bakshis (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbækʃɪʃ/

Definition

A sum of money given to someone, especially in India and the Middle East, as a payment for a service or as a gift.

Examples

The taxi driver expected a generous bakshis for his help with the luggage.
It's customary to leave a small bakshis for the hotel staff.

How to Use bakshis

bakshis for (prepositional phrase): A tip given in return for a specific service. — "He gave the porter a bakshis for carrying his bags."

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