ringgit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ringgit
First recorded in 1965–70, ringgit is from the Malay word riŋgit literally, serrated, milled
Example Sentences
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Public IB upgrades Hartalega to neutral from underperform after a recent share-price correction, but keeps its target price at 0.98 ringgit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
AmInvestment Bank maintains a buy rating on Hong Leong Bank and keeps its target price at 28.00 ringgit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
RHB trims Press Metal’s target price to 9.80 ringgit from 10.50 ringgit while maintaining a buy rating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Han says he has slashed prices for his Musang Kings by nearly a third, offering them to customers for 50 ringgit per kilogram.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
At first he demanded two dollars— Mula-mula dia minta dua ringgit.
From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir
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