Baksheesh n. : Alt. of Bakshish

Example:
Is there a standard percentage for tipping in Egypt?

Taxonomy
baksheesh, free encyclopedia, beggars, language, alms, search, the Middle East, Origins, Persian word, Middle Iranian, Pakistan, solicit, baba, European system, demonstrations, gratitude, veneration, offering to the gods.

Defination from the web:
Baksheesh is a term used to describe tipping, charitable giving, and certain forms of political corruption and bribery in the Middle East and South Asia. ... In Egypt, baksheesh is often requested on top of fares to taxi drivers, and as service charges to waiters, doormen, shopkeepers, garage ...