cumshaw

Meanings

• Noun

  A small gift or favor, especially one given in return for a service or to gain favor.

  - "He asked for a cumshaw to help him get a better table at the restaurant."
  - "The beggar was given a cumshaw by the generous passerby."

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Variants

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cumshaw , cumshaws

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Etymology

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Originated from the Irish language 'cumas' meaning 'help' or 'assistance'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cumshaw' was popularized in English literature by Jonathan Swift in his satirical novel 'Gulliver's Travels'.

2. In some parts of Ireland, the term 'cumshaw' is still used to describe a small gift or favor.

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Related Concepts

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1. quid pro quo: A concept similar to cumshaw, where one thing is given in return for another, often of equal value.

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Culture

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In literature, cumshaw is used to depict situations where a character is seeking favor or advantage through the offering of a small gift or service.

How to Memorize "cumshaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small gift or favor being given in exchange for something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a small gift or favor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cumshaw is a small gift' to memorize the definition.

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