comshaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bribe or gratuity for a service or for arranging a deal; squeeze.
  2. The practice of pilfering or bartering for surplus items.
verb
  1. To acquire without officially requisitioning; to pilfer or barter for surplus items.

Word forms

comshaw comshaws comshawing comshawed

Etymology

From Hokkien 感謝 /感谢 (kám-siā, “thanks”).

Related words

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