lahjoa — meaning in English

English meaning

• bribe noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
• bung noun A stopper, often made of rubber or cork, used to plug a hole in a barrel, bottle, or vessel.
• grease noun Melted or soft animal fat, or any thick oily substance used for lubrication.

Senses

lahjoa is used for these senses in English:

• bung (transitive) To pass a bribe to (someone).
• grease (transitive, informal) To cause to go easily; to facilitate.
• pay off (transitive, informal) To bribe, especially to deter oversight.

bribe — full definition

1. noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
2. verb To offer someone money or a favor to influence them dishonestly.

bung — full definition

1. noun A stopper, often made of rubber or cork, used to plug a hole in a barrel, bottle, or vessel.
2. noun British slang for a bribe.
3. verb British informal: to throw, put, or place something carelessly.
4. adj British slang for broken or not working.

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