la|gnappe

la|gnappe
la|gniappe or la|gnappe «lan YAP, LAN yap», noun. U.S.
1. something given to a customer with a purchase; an extra attraction; prize; bonus: »

Dealers have competed fiercely for customers. Some, for example, proposed vacation trips as lagniappe for coy buyers (Atlantic).

2. a gratuity; tip.
[American English < Haitian Creole lagniappe < American Spanish la ñapa, la yapa gift < Quechua yapa something given into the bargain, an extra]

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