vigorish
vigorish
Definition
☆ vig·or·ish (vig′ər is̸h)
noun
- the advantage in betting odds that a bookmaker or gambler creates to produce profit
- excessive interest as charged by a loan shark
Etymology: prob. via Yiddish < Russ vyigrysh, winnings, profit
Browse dictionary entries near vigorish
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