ringgit

American  

[ring-git] / ˈrɪŋ gɪt /

noun

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

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ringgit British  

/ ˈrɪŋɡɪt /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Malaysia, divided into 100 sen

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Etymology

Origin of ringgit

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

Example Sentences

Citi downgrades Inari’s rating to sell from neutral and cuts its target price to 1.20 ringgit from 2.20 ringgit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The bank is also focusing on cost-cutting, with a target of 280 million ringgit in savings in 2026 versus 158 million ringgit in 2025, while credit cost is expected to remain low.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Maybank maintains a buy rating on RHB Bank and keeps a target price of 9.40 ringgit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for June delivery fell 72 ringgit to 4,539 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir