noun
- small gifts or extras given to customers by merchants, especially in Louisiana; something given or obtained as a bonus or extra
Usage: regional; plural of lagniappe
Examples
- The bakery always included lagniappes like free cookies with large orders.
- New Orleans merchants were famous for their generous lagniappes.
- The hotel provided several lagniappes including complimentary breakfast and late checkout.
- She appreciated the small lagniappes that came with her purchase.
- The restaurant’s lagniappes made customers feel valued and special.
- Local shops competed by offering the best lagniappes to their regular customers.