bakshish(f): gratuity, alms, gift

Description of bakshish: Bakshish is an Urdu word derived from Persian bakhshish, meaning a gift, tip, gratuity, charitable alms, or sometimes a bribe, commonly used in South Asia and the Middle East. Unlike a standard Western tip given solely for good service, bakshish often expresses gratitude, respect, or religious merit, such as alms to beggars or offerings to holy figures. Differs from outright bribery by frequently serving as a cultural expectation for even