'Lagniappe' definitions:
Definition of 'lagniappe'
(from WordNet)
noun
A small gift (especially one given by a merchant to a customer who makes a purchase)
Definition of 'Lagniappe'
From: GCIDE
- Lagniappe \La*gniappe\, Lagnappe \La*gnappe"\, n. [Also spelled lagnappe.][Etym. uncertain.]
- 1. In Louisiana, a trifling present given to customers by tradesmen; a gratuity. [1913 Webster]
- Lagniappe . . .is something thrown in, gratis, for good measure. --Mark Twain. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
- 2. A tip or gratuity. [PJC]
- 3. Hence: Anything obtained gratuitously or unexpectedly. [PJC]
Synonyms of 'lagniappe'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- balance,
- bonus,
- bonus system,
- bounty,
- bribe,
- consideration,
- decoration,
- dividend,
- donative,
- double time,
- extra,
- extra added attraction,
- extra dash,
- fee,
- filigree,
- filling,
- fillip,
- flourish,
- frill,
- fringe benefit,
- gratuity,
- gravy,
- grease,
- honorarium,
- incentive pay,
- inducement,
- largess,
- leftover,
- liberality,
- margin,
- ornament,
- overage,
- overmeasure,
- overplus,
- overrun,
- overset,
- overstock,
- oversupply,
- overtime pay,
- padding,
- palm,
- palm oil,
- perks,
- perquisite,
- perquisites,
- plus,
- pourboire,
- premium,
- remainder,
- salve,
- solatium,
- something extra,
- spare,
- sportula,
- stuffing,
- superaddition,
- surplus,
- surplusage,
- sweetener,
- tip,
- trimming,
- Trinkgeld,
- twist,
- wrinkle