vig

/vษชษก/

IPA: /V IH1 G/

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    A commission or similar extra charge.

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