ringgit

American  

[ring-git] / ˈrɪŋ gɪt /

noun

1. a paper money, cupronickel coin, and monetary unit of Malaysia, equal to 100 sen.

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ringgit British  

/ ˈrɪŋɡɪt /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of Malaysia, divided into 100 sen

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Etymology

Origin of ringgit

First recorded in 1965–70, ringgit is from the Malay word riŋgit literally, serrated, milled

Example Sentences

Imports likely increased 14%, resulting in a trade surplus of 25.9 billion ringgit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

TA Securities upgrades Sunway’s rating to buy from hold and trims its stock target price to 5.75 ringgit from 6.25 ringgit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

CPO prices may average around 4,700 ringgit this week, though a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict and softer crude oil could pull prices below 4,600 ringgit a ton, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Hong Leong maintains a buy rating on Tenaga and keeps its target price at 17.25 ringgit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Malaysian ringgit is pegged   to the dollar, and the Japanese central bank continues to intervene   and prop up the yen against the dollar.

From The 2004 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency