ringgit

noun

ring·​git ˈriŋ-git How to pronounce ringgit (audio)
plural ringgits or ringgit
the basic monetary unit of Malaysia see Money Table

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With the robust order book, the brokerage estimates the company’s net profit will rise 46% to 1.3 billion ringgit in the current year ended July 2025 and reach 1.7 billion ringgit the following year. Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 The brokerage estimates the company’s net profit will rise 46% to 1.3 billion ringgit in the current year ended July 2025 and reach 1.7 billion ringgit the following year. Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 On forums like Reddit’s Malaysia subreddit, users complained about the e.MAS 7’s price tag, given expectations that Proton’s first EV would be priced under 100,000 ringgit. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 20 Dec. 2024 The company will lease the property to Pearl Computing for 20 years at up to 5.6 billion ringgit, with options to renew for two additional five-year terms. Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ringgit 

Word History

Etymology

Malay, literally, serration, coin with milled edge

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ringgit was in 1894

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“Ringgit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringgit. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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ringgit

noun
ring·​git ˈriŋ-git How to pronounce ringgit (audio)
plural ringgit or ringgits
1
: the basic unit of money of Malaysia
2
: a coin or bill representing one ringgit

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