vigorish

Meanings

Plural: vigorishes

Noun

• an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
• a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster
• A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.
• The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark.
• An amount owed on account of or payment of a bookie's charge or of interest.
• A commission or similar extra charge.

Synonyms

cut, house advantage, house cut, house take, juice, overround, rake, rake off, rake-off, usury, vig