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Vigorish Definition & Meaning

vigorish
noun
  1. an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest
  2. a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster

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What does vigorish mean?
an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster
What part of speech is vigorish?
Vigorish is a noun.
How many definitions does vigorish have?
Vigorish has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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