Baksheeshing: meaning, definitions and examples
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baksheeshing
[ bækʃiːʃɪŋ ]
financial incentive
Baksheeshing refers to the act of giving or receiving bribes or tips, often in certain cultures or societies. It is derived from the Middle Eastern traditions where gratuities are offered to service providers. In some contexts, it can be seen as a way to facilitate transactions, whether legal or not. The practice usually involves small amounts of money and is intended to express appreciation, secure favors, or gain preferential treatment for services rendered.
Synonyms
bribery, gratuity, kickback, tip
Examples of usage
- The tour guide was expecting a little baksheeshing after the tour.
- Baksheeshing is common in some markets to get better service.
- He learned that baksheeshing was vital for navigating the local bureaucracy.
Translations
Translations of the word "baksheeshing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 baksheesh
- propina
- gorjeta
🇮🇳 बख्शीश
- उपहार
- दान
🇩🇪 Baksheesh
- Bestechung
- Trinkgeld
🇮🇩 baksheesh
- uang tip
- suap
🇺🇦 бакшиш
- чайові
- подарунок
🇵🇱 bakszysz
- napiwek
- łapówka
🇯🇵 バクシーシ
- チップ
- 賄賂
🇫🇷 baksheesh
- pourboire
- pot-de-vin
🇪🇸 baksheesh
- propina
- soborno
🇹🇷 bahşiş
- tip
- rüşvet
🇰🇷 박시시
- 팁
- 뇌물
🇸🇦 بخشيش
- إكرامية
- رشوة
🇨🇿 baksheesh
- dárek
- úplatek
🇸🇰 baksheesh
- sprep
- úplatok
🇨🇳 小费
- 贿赂
- 馈赠
🇸🇮 baksheesh
- napitnina
- podkupnina
🇮🇸 baksheesh
- drykkjagjald
- mútur
🇰🇿 бақшиш
- сыйақы
- пара
🇬🇪 ბახშიში
- ჩაიდენი
- رشوة
🇦🇿 baksheesh
- hədiyyə
- rüşvət
🇲🇽 baksheesh
- propina
- soborno
Etymology
The term 'baksheesh' has its origins in Persian and Arabic words. In Persian, 'bakhshesh' means 'gift' or 'donation', and in Arabic 'baksheesh' signifies a small amount of money given as a payment or a tip. The practice itself is longstanding in various cultures, particularly in parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, where it has been shaped by local customs and traditions. Over time, the word evolved and expanded in usage, incorporating various nuances that reflect societal attitudes toward informal financial transactions. In many cultural contexts, baksheeshing serves as a means to navigate systems where formal structures may be inadequate or slow. The persistence of this practice illustrates deeper social dynamics, including power balances, economic disparities, and the interplay of generosity and obligation within communities.