lagniappe

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A fancy French word for when you get something extra because the merchant is too cheap to give you a real discount.

The clerk gave me a free candy bar because I bought a pack of gum. Classic lagniappe.

I got a free hat with my shoes. The store was trying to trick me into coming back.

The guy at the gas station gave me a soda after I bought a gallon of gas. He was desperate.

A freebie you get after buying something, just to make you feel like you're getting the best deal ever.

I bought a pizza and got a free soda. The guy was trying to make me feel like a king.

The store gave me a free towel with my new suit. They probably just wanted me to come back.

I got a free bag of chips after buying a burger. The manager was trying to win me over.

When someone takes your money and gives you a little extra to keep you from screaming at them.

I paid for my coffee and got a free donut. The barista was trying to save her life.

The clerk gave me a free pen after I bought a notebook. He was scared I'd complain.

I bought a shirt and got a free tie. The guy was trying to keep me from yelling.