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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The company said its net loss widened to 292 million ringgit ($69 million) for the financial year ended June, from 91 million ringgit the previous year, as revenue slumped 64% to 477 million ringgit. Ardian Wibisono, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Meanwhile, the Malaysian ringgit weakened by 0.64% to 4.2779 against the greenback, while the Indonesian rupiah depreciated by 0.46% to 16,455, after falling to its lowest level since May 19 earlier in the session. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 22 June 2025 Its net profit increased 73% to 34.6 million ringgit in 2024, according to HI Mobility’s IPO prospectus. Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 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 9 Sep. 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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