Associations to the word «Vigorish»
Noun
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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
Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow,
the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.