lagniappe
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Cajun French, from Spanish la ñapa variant of yapa, from Quechua yapay.
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ˈlænjæp/
Noun [edit]
lagniappe (plural lagniappes)
- (Louisiana, Mississippi, Trinidad and Tobago) An extra or unexpected gift or benefit, such as that given to a customer when they purchase something else.
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- 1973: ‘Call it a little lagniappe, goodbuddy, that’s Duane Marvy’s way o’ doin’ thangs.’ — Thomas Pynchon, Gravity's Rainbow
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