Definition of vigorish Vigorish

vig•or•ish

We found 5 definitions of vigorish from 2 different sources.

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What does vigorish mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

vigorish - a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster
  rake-off
  cut an unexcused absence from class; "he was punished for taking too many cuts in his math class"
vigorish - an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
  usury
  interest rate, rate of interest the percentage of a sum of money charged for its use
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  • 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.

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