English

Noun

vigorish ‎(countable and uncountable, plural vigorishes)

1. (uncountable, slang) A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.
2. (uncountable, slang) The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark.
3. (countable, slang) An amount owed on account of or payment of a bookie's charge or of interest.

Synonyms

• (charge on bets): overround, rake, house take, house cut, house advantage, vig
• (loan interest): vig, rake off, cut