Cumshaw Definition

kŭmshô
noun
A tip or gratuity.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
To give or make a present to.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Cumshaw

Noun

Singular:
cumshaw
Plural:
cumshaws

Origin of Cumshaw

  • Pidgin English from Amoy kámsiā an expression of thanks from Middle Chinese kam´ sfiia` (also the source of Mandarin gǎnxiè) kam´ to feel sfiia` to decline, excuse oneself, thank

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Min Nan (Hokkien) 感謝 (kám-siā, “thanks”).

    From Wiktionary

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