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Complete Definition of "vigorish"

English
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Etymology
Yidd. slang originating from the Russian term|langru|в�иг���||trvyigrysh|winnings.

Noun
vigorish

  1. A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.
  2. The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark.

Synonyms
sense|charge on bets overround, rake, house take, house cut, house advantage, vig
sense|loan interest vig, rake off, cut

Category:Slang
Category:Money

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