Synonyms of cumshaw

cumshaw

noun

ˈkəm-ˌshȯ 

1

as in bonus

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

the clerk at Calcutta airport was clearly angling for a little cumshaw on the side

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonus
• dividend
• gift
• gravy train
• tip
• contribution
• donation
• extra
• gravy
• pension
• gratuity
• presentation
• present
• reward
• throw-in
• lagniappe
• offering
• perquisite
• perk
• subsidy
• bounty
• fringe benefit
• grant
• generosity
• premium
• donative
• windfall
• prize
• bestowal
• award
• philanthropy
• benevolence
• boon
• largesse
• beneficence
• giveaway
• charity
• icing
• benefaction
• freebie
• favor
• manna

2

as in bribe

something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision

the captain slipped the customs official his customary cumshaw at the Port of Shanghai

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bribe
• incentive
• sop
• fix
• stimulus
• slush fund
• backhander
• motivation
• payoff
• stimulation
• encouragement
• temptation
• seduction
• inducement
• boost
• spur
• lure
• boodle
• bait
• provocation
• baksheesh
• goad
• kickback
• incitement
• turn-on
• flattery
• decoy
• snare
• instigation
• enticement
• persuasion
• allurement
• trap

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