0 (especially in some Asian countries) a small amount of money or a present that is given to someone as a bribe, to persuade them to do something, sometimes something dishonest
I had him attended to, and, after rewarding them with 'baksheesh,' I let them proceed on their way rejoicing.
I was confounded, and tried to give a good baksheesh to the clerk, but he utterly declined.
Synonyms: kickbacks, baksheesh(tips), payola, hush money, sweetener, protection money, boodle, and gratuity.
A faqir may also ask for "baksheesh" but there is no thought in his mind that he is begging.
However, if he was able to successfully convince his audience of his fake identity, he would then reveal it and be awarded a baksheesh for having entertained the group.
