Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Baksheesh · Bak·sheesh · IPA /bækˈʃiːʃ/ n. n. 01 n. Same as Backsheesh. 1. Same as Backsheesh. See: Backsheesh 02 n. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter). Same as Backsheesh. 1. A relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter). Same as Backsheesh. See: Backsheesh Syn. gratuity, tip, bakshish, bakshis, backsheesh.