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loansharking

American  
[lohn-shahr-king] / ˈloʊnˌʃɑr kɪŋ /
Or loan-sharking

noun

  1. the practice of lending money at excessive rates of interest.

Etymology

Origin of loansharking

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; loan shark + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Payday lenders are often compared to loansharking operations.

From Time • Aug. 12, 2014

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