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vigorish

noun

A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.

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Word length
8
Starts with
V
Ends with
H
Contains
IG
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. A charge taken on bets, as by a bookie or gambling establishment.

  2. The interest on a loan of money, especially for loans made by a usurer or loan shark.

  3. An amount owed on account of or payment of a bookie's charge or of interest.

  4. A commission or similar extra charge.

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