General
buckshee
What does buckshee mean?
Something you got for nothing. Free, gratis, on the house. In military use it covers anything spare or unaccounted for — kit, rations, a seat on a flight — that you didn't have to sign for or pay for.
"Grab one, mate, they're buckshee — quartermaster won't miss 'em."
Origin
British Army Hindi-Urdu borrowing — from 'baksheesh' (बख़्शीश), meaning a tip or gratuity. Picked up by British soldiers in India and warped into 'free' by the early 20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does buckshee mean?
It means free, spare, or extra — something obtained at no cost and no questions asked.
How do you use buckshee in a sentence?
"He blagged a couple of buckshee tickets to the match."
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