Associations to the word «Vigorish»

Wiktionary

VIGORISH, noun. (uncountable) (slang) A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.
VIGORISH, noun. (uncountable) (slang) The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark.
VIGORISH, noun. (countable) (slang) An amount owed on account of or payment of a bookie's charge or of interest.

Dictionary definition

VIGORISH, noun. An exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest.
VIGORISH, noun. A percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster.

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis