Definition of CUMSHAW

cumshaw

Plural: cumshaws

Noun

  • A gift or gratuity, often considered a bribe.
  • A gratuity or tip as thanks for a service

Verb

  • To give or make a present to.

Examples

  • His high-scoring word felt like a CUMSHAW, a lucky bonus for no effort.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Hokkien 感謝 /感谢 (kám-siā, “thank you”).

Scrabble Score: 17

cumshaw: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cumshaw: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cumshaw: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

cumshaw: valid Words With Friends Word