lahjus — meaning in English

English meaning

backhander noun (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
bribe noun Money or a favor given to someone to influence their decision dishonestly.
kickback noun A secret, illegal payment made in return for helping arrange a deal or contract — a type of bribe.
payola noun A bribe given in exchange for a favor, such as one given in exchange for the promotion of goods or services (originally one given to a disk jockey to play a record).
sop verb To dip or soak something, especially bread, in a liquid.

lahjus is used for these senses in English:

backhander (informal) A bribe, a secret payment.
baksheesh In the Middle East or southwest Asia: a bribe or tip.
bribe The act of offering or paying such a payment: an act of bribery.
pay-off (informal) A bribe.
payola (US, Philippines) A bribe given in exchange for a favor, such as one given in exchange for the promotion of goods or services (originally one given to a disk jockey to play a record).
sop (figurative) Ellipsis of sop to Cerberus, something given or done to pacify or bribe.

noun (dated, informal) A glass of wine poured out of the usual order, because the bottle was passed the wrong way round.
noun A hit made with the back of your hand, swung across your body.
noun (informal) Money paid secretly to persuade someone into something dishonest.
noun A stroke played with the back of the hand leading; a backhand shot.