vig

British

/ vɪɡ /

noun

slang the interest on a loan that is paid to a moneylender

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Etymology

Origin of vig

C20: short for vigorish , prob. via Yiddish from Russian vyigrysh profit, winnings

Example Sentences

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This built-in profit is the vig, or vigorish.

From The Wall Street Journal

Casinos appreciate the higher vig and gamblers love the prospect of a big payout on a small bet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tarr worked with a core team of filmmakers in nearly all his movies, including his longtime partner and editor, Ágnes Hranitzky, cinematographer Fred Kelemen, composer Mihály Víg and a core group of actors.

From Los Angeles Times

Director Jørgen Vig Knudstorp recently bought $994,500 worth of stock at $85.

From MarketWatch

Sportsbooks typically profit from the “vig,” their commission on each bet.

From MarketWatch

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