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ringgit

[ ring-git ]

noun

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


ringgit

/ ˈrɪŋɡɪt /

noun

  1. the standard monetary unit of Malaysia, divided into 100 sen
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ringgit1

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

Origin of ringgit1

from Malay
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Example Sentences

The ringgit and the country’s main stocks index declined after the announcement, which came a day after Muhyiddin imposed a two-week targeted lockdown in most of the country starting Wednesday.

From Fortune

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

I will give seven dollars a month— Sahaya handak kasih tujoh ringgit sa-bulan.

He said that the fixed price was two dollars— Kata-nia harga mati dua ringgit.

I offered one dollar, but he would not accept it— Sahaya tawar sa-ringgit tiada mahu di-trima-nia.

At first he demanded two dollars— Mula-mula dia minta dua ringgit.

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