Baksheeshes

/bækˈʃiːʃɪz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of baksheesh; multiple payments, tips, or bribes given in the manner described.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of baksheesh, adding the suffix -es to create a countable form of the word.

Kelly Says

The existence of both singular and plural forms shows how thoroughly 'baksheesh' became an English word—we didn't just borrow the concept, we fully adopted it into our grammar rules.

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