gniape
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Etymology edit
Noun edit
gniape f (plural gniapes)
- (Louisiana) Something that is added, especially something that a merchant gives to a buyer to complete the amount requested, or something extra given as a bonus; a gratuity, lagniappe
- Ce que j’en demande ? répondit le marchand ; pshaw ! je demande qu’on m’en débarrasse : prenez-la pour la gniape. ― What I'm asking? answered the merchant; pshaw! I am asking that you leave me alone: take it as a lagniappe