Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bamboo baksheesh

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.65 in modern English

Syllables: bam-boo bak-sheesh
IPA

33

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of striking a person who comes begging for money.

Archaic; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Run, oh splay-footed loafer, lest I pay you bamboo baksheesh."

Usage

Questions

What does bamboo baksheesh mean?: The act of striking a person who comes begging for money.

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