How do you pronounce the French word Lagniappe?
A lagniappe (/ˈlænjæp/ LAN-yap, /lænˈjæp/ lan-YAP) is “a small gift given to a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase” (such as a 13th doughnut on purchase of a dozen), or more broadly, “something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure.” It can be used more generally as meaning any extra or
What is Lagniappe in New Orleans?
A lagniappe is a present given to customers who purchase groceries or other items at retail stores, especially to children, who were said in the old days of New Orleans to not only look forward to their lagniappe, but to ask for it.
What does Lagniappe mean in Cajun?
Pronounced as a French word, lagniappe (lan-yap) is a Cajun-French inspired noun that means “a little extra.” Often used to describe something good, this word is the NOLA-call for receiving anything extra, or better yet, receiving something for free.