Bakshis (Noun)
Meaning
A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The tourists left a generous bakshis for the porter who carried their heavy luggage.
- The taxi driver expected a bakshis from the passenger who took a long ride to the airport.
- After the meal, the waiter presented the bill with an expectant smile, hinting at a bakshis.
- As a matter of course, the guide expected a bakshis from the group of visitors for showing them around the historic site.
- In some countries, it is customary to give a bakshis to the bathroom attendant who keeps the facilities clean and provides toilet paper.