Lagniappe

Pronunciation: /ˈlænjæp/

Definitions of lagniappe

noun a small gift given to a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase

Example Sentences

A1 I received a lagniappe with my purchase at the store.

A2 In some cultures, it is common to give a lagniappe as a gesture of goodwill.

B1 The restaurant owner often includes a lagniappe for regular customers.

B2 The tour guide surprised us with a lagniappe at the end of the trip.

C1 The hotel provided a lagniappe in the form of a complimentary spa treatment.

C2 The lagniappe of free dessert made the meal even more enjoyable.

Examples of lagniappe in a Sentence

formal The store owner decided to offer a lagniappe to each customer as a token of appreciation.

informal The bakery often gives a little lagniappe with every purchase.

slang I always love when the bartender throws in a lagniappe drink at the end of the night.

figurative Kindness is like a lagniappe, adding a little extra sweetness to life.

Grammatical Forms of lagniappe

• past tense: lagniapped
• plural: lagniappes
• comparative: more lagniappe
• superlative: most lagniappe
• present tense: lagniappes
• future tense: will lagniappe
• perfect tense: have lagniapped
• continuous tense: is lagniapping
• singular: lagniappe
• positive degree: lagniappe
• infinitive: to lagniappe
• gerund: lagniapping
• participle: lagniapped

Origin and Evolution of lagniappe

First Known Use: 1845 year

Language of Origin: American Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'lagniappe' originated from the American Spanish word 'la ñapa', which means 'the gift' or 'something extra'. It was commonly used in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, particularly in Louisiana.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small gift or bonus given to a customer by a merchant, 'lagniappe' has evolved to also mean a little something extra or unexpected bonus in various contexts.