Definition of Vigorish

1. Noun. An exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest.

Exact synonyms: Usury
Generic synonyms: Interest Rate, Rate Of Interest
Derivative terms: Usurious

2. Noun. A percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster.
Exact synonyms: Rake-off
Generic synonyms: Cut
Derivative terms: Rake Off

Definition of Vigorish

1. Noun. (uncountable slang) A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment. ¹

2. Noun. (uncountable slang) The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark. ¹

3. Noun. (countable slang) An amount owed on account of or payment of a bookie's charge or of interest. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vigorish

1. a charge paid to a bookie on a bet [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vigorish

vigintivirate
vigintivirates
vigneron
vignerons
vignette
vignetted
vignetter
vignetters
vignettes
vignetting
vignettist
vignettists
vigonia
vigonias
vigor
vigorish (current term)
vigorishes
vigorite
vigoro
vigoros
vigoroso
vigorosos
vigorous
vigorously
vigorousness
vigorousnesses
vigors
vigour
vigoured
vigourous

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