Definitions for vigorishˈvɪg ər ɪʃ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vig•or•ish*ˈvɪg ər ɪʃ(n.)
a charge paid on a bet, as to a bookie.
Category: Status (usage)
interest paid to a moneylender, esp. a usurer.
Category: Status (usage)
* Slang..
Origin of vigorish:
1910–15, perh. < Ukrainian výgrash or Russ výigrysh winnings, profit
Princeton's WordNet
usury, vigorish(noun)
an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
rake-off, vigorish(noun)
a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster
Wiktionary
vigorish(Noun)
A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.
vigorish(Noun)
The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark.
vigorish(Noun)
An amount owed on account of or payment of a bookie's charge or of interest.
Origin: slang originating from the Russian .
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