buckshee

noun

buck·​shee ˈbək-(ˌ)shē How to pronounce buckshee (audio)
ˌbək-ˈshē
1
British : something extra obtained free
especially : extra rations
2
British : windfall, gratuity

Word History

Etymology

Hindi bakhśiś & Urdu bakhshish, from Persian bakhshīsh — more at baksheesh

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of buckshee was in 1919

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Cite this Entry

“Buckshee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buckshee. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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