cumshaw

/ˈkʌmʃɔː/
noun
  1. A gift, tip, or bribe, especially one given in a Chinese context or in maritime slang.
    • The dockworkers expected a small cumshaw for handling the cargo quickly.
    • In the old ports, sailors would give a cumshaw to the local guides for good service.
    • He offered the official a cumshaw to speed up the paperwork.
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