Associations to the word «Lagniappe»

Wiktionary

LAGNIAPPE, noun. (Louisiana) (Mississippi) (Trinidad and Tobago) (uncommon) An extra or unexpected gift or benefit, such as that given to a customer when they purchase something else.

Dictionary definition

LAGNIAPPE, noun. A small gift (especially one given by a merchant to a customer who makes a purchase).

Wise words

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