Lagniappe: meaning, definitions and examples

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lagniappe

 

[ หŒlรฆษก.njรฆp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cultural term

Lagniappe is a term used in Louisiana Creole and Cajun culture to describe a little extra gift or bonus that is given to a customer by a seller, often in markets or shops. It reflects the idea of generosity and graciousness in social exchanges. This practice can be seen as a form of hospitality, making the experience more enjoyable.

Synonyms

bonus, extra, gift

Examples of usage

  • When I bought a dozen donuts, the baker gave me a lagniappe of an extra donut.
  • At the restaurant, our waiter surprised us with a lagniappe of dessert on the house.
  • The local farmer included a lagniappe of fresh herbs with our vegetable purchase.

Translations

Translations of the word "lagniappe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเค—เฅเคจเฅˆเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะณะฝั–ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚ฐใƒ‹ใƒฃใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๊ทธ๋‹ˆ์••

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุฌู†ูŠุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹‰ๆ ผๅฐผไบšๆ™ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะณะฝะธะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ’แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lagniappe

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lagniappe

Etymology

The word 'lagniappe' originates from the Louisiana Creole and Cajun culture, deriving from the Spanish word 'la รฑapa,' which means 'the gift.' 'La รฑapa' itself comes from the Quechua word 'รฑawi' meaning 'to give' or 'to offer.' The term entered American English through the influence of Louisiana's diverse cultural heritage, which includes elements of French, Spanish, Caribbean, and Indigenous peoples. It is often used in the context of commerce in Louisiana, where merchants would give a little extra to customers as a gesture of goodwill and to foster customer loyalty. This cultural practice of providing lagniappe has become a charming aspect of Southern hospitality, signifying abundance and friendliness in customer relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,721, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.