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kickbacks

[/ˈkɪkbæks/]
nounpl: kickbacks
subornos, propinas, devoluções
1. Illegal payments or bribes given to someone in return for favorable treatment or business
The construction company was involved in kickbacks to city officials.
A empresa de construção estava envolvida em subornos a funcionários públicos.
2. A sudden backward movement or reaction, especially a recoil
The gun produced strong kickbacks when fired.
A arma produzia fortes recuos quando disparada.
3. A percentage of profits returned to a person who made a sale or referral
Sales representatives receive kickbacks on their monthly commissions.
Os representantes de vendas recebem devoluções em suas comissões mensais.
NYC Slang
payoffs, under-the-table money, hush money
Synonyms
bribespayoffscommissionsrebatesrecoils
Antonyms
penaltiesfines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
subornos, propinas
Most common usage for illicit payments
Rio de Janeiro
propina, dentinho
Colloquial term 'dentinho' sometimes used informally
São Paulo
suborno, comissão ilícita
More formal business context
Portugal
suborno, comissão, dinheiro de trás
Expression 'dinheiro de trás' used colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

palm greasing
under the table
money under the table
backhander
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