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Cumshaw
UK
/ˈkʌmʃɔː/
US
/ˈkʌmʃɔ/
Translation of "cumshaw" into Russian
cumshaw
Noun
UK
/ˈkʌmʃɔː/
US
/ˈkʌmʃɔ/
cumshaw
cumshaws pl
He gave the waiter a cumshaw for his excellent service.
Он дал официанту чаевые за отличное обслуживание.
The merchant offered a small cumshaw to the visiting dignitary.
Торговец предложил небольшой подарок приезжему сановнику.
Additional translations
Definitions
cumshaw
Noun
UK
/ˈkʌmʃɔː/
US
/ˈkʌmʃɔ/
A gift or gratuity, often given as a bribe or as a token of appreciation.
The workers received a cumshaw from the grateful villagers for their help in building the new well.
US military slang: any item, favor, or service obtained unofficially, usually by barter or personal influence.
Through a bit of cumshaw, the mechanics got the replacement valve they needed before the official shipment arrived.
cumshaw
Verb
UK
/ˈkʌmʃɔː/
US
/ˈkʌmʃɔ/
To obtain or attempt to obtain something by unofficial means, barter, or personal favors.
We managed to cumshaw a few extra blankets from supply before the cold front hit.
cumshaw
Adjective
UK
/ˈkʌmʃɔː/
US
/ˈkʌmʃɔ/
Relating to, involving, or obtained by cumshaw.
He was assigned to a small cumshaw project aimed at scrounging spare parts.
Idioms and phrases
offer cumshaw
The businessman decided to offer cumshaw to get the contract.
предложить взятку
Бизнесмен решил предложить взятку, чтобы получить контракт.
accept cumshaw
It is illegal to accept cumshaw in any form.
принять взятку
Принимать взятки в любой форме незаконно.
give cumshaw
He tried to give cumshaw to influence the decision.
дать взятку
Он попытался дать взятку, чтобы повлиять на решение.
receive cumshaw
The official was caught trying to receive cumshaw.
получить взятку
Чиновника поймали на попытке получить взятку.
seek cumshaw
The corrupt officer was known to seek cumshaw from businesses.
искать взятку
Известно, что коррупционный офицер искал взятки от бизнеса.