vig

British  

/ vɪɡ /

noun

1. 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

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

Vig will be the subject of an upcoming auction this year that will include coveted recording gear from his now-closed Smart Studios in Madison, Wis., and at least one Garbage drum set from 2005.

From Los Angeles Times

Starbucks’ board is “intent on making meaningful action” based on the report findings, independent board chair Mellody Hobson and independent director Jørgen Vig Knudstorp said in a letter to shareholders on Wednesday.

From Seattle Times