ringgit

[ ring-git ]
/ ˈrɪŋ gɪt /

noun

a paper money, cupronickel coin, and monetary unit of Malaysia, equal to 100 sen.
Also called dollar.

Origin of ringgit

First recorded in 1965–70, ringgit is from the Malay word riŋgit literally, serrated, milled

Words nearby ringgit

ringed seal, ringent, ringer, ringer's injection, ringer's solution, ringgit, ringhals, ringing tone, ringleader, ringlet, ringlight

Example sentences from the Web for ringgit

  • The currency in the Straits of Malacca is the Spanish dollar (ringgit or real) divided into cents.

    A Manual of the Malay language |William Edward Maxwell

  • If any one disobeys he will be fined five dollars— Kalau ada siapa ban tah nanti kna denda lima ringgit.

    A Manual of the Malay language |William Edward Maxwell

British Dictionary definitions for ringgit

ringgit
/ (ˈrɪŋɡɪt) /

noun

the standard monetary unit of Malaysia, divided into 100 sen

Word Origin for ringgit

from Malay