English noun: vigorish | |||
1. | vigorish (possession) an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest | ||
Synonyms | usury | ||
Broader (hypernym) | interest rate, rate of interest | ||
2. | vigorish (possession) a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster | ||
Synonyms | rake-off | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cut | ||