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perquisite vs backsheesh

backsheesh vs perquisite

perquisite and backsheesh both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perquisite Yes No No No
backsheesh Yes No No No
As nouns, backsheesh is a hyponym of perquisite; that is, backsheesh is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perquisite:
  • perquisite: an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
  • backsheesh: a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Other hyponyms of perquisite include apanage, appanage, baksheesh, bakshis, bakshish, gratuity, pourboire, tip.
perquisite (noun) backsheesh (noun)
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right) a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
Difference between perquisite and backsheesh

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