ringgit

noun

ring·​git ˈriŋ-git How to pronounce ringgit (audio)
plural ringgits or ringgit
the basic monetary unit of Malaysia see Money Table

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The company will lease the property to Pearl Computing for 20 years at up to 5.6 billion ringgit, with options to renew for two additional five-year terms. Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Asian currencies with higher exposure to China were thought to be more vulnerable to Trump tariffs, analysts at MUFG said, citing the Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit and South Korean won. Sam Meredith, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 Both Malaysia’s ringgit and the Singaporean dollar also strengthened off the back of the Fed cut. Shafi Musaddique, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 The policy could save the government as much as 4 billion ringgit ($928 million) a year. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ringgit 

Word History

Etymology

Malay, literally, serration, coin with milled edge

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ringgit was in 1894

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“Ringgit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringgit. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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ringgit

noun
ring·​git ˈriŋ-git How to pronounce ringgit (audio)
plural ringgit or ringgits
1
: the basic unit of money of Malaysia
2
: a coin or bill representing one ringgit

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