Definition of BONSELLA

bonsella

Plural: bonsellas

Noun

  • In a transaction, something extra on the side.
  • A tip or gratuity.
  • A handout.
  • A bribe.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans bonsela, from Xhosa bansela meaning "showing thanks with a gift", related to Zulu umbhanselo a "tip".

Scrabble Score: 10

bonsella: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
bonsella: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
bonsella: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

bonsella: valid Words With Friends Word