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

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for June delivery ended 179 ringgit lower at 4,586 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Ng sees resistance at 4,700 ringgit a ton and support at 4,550 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Maybank upgrades Lotte Chemical Titan’s rating to hold from sell and raises the target price to 0.35 ringgit from 0.21 ringgit to reflect a near-term trading opportunity on the earnings rebound.

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

At first he demanded two dollars— Mula-mula dia minta dua ringgit.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir