vig

/ vɪɡ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vig¹

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

Example Sentences

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

“Unlike Pride marches in more happy countries of the world, this is really a human rights demonstration,” Vig told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times

Vig recounted a conflict that ensued this week after Amnesty International Hungary painted a city bench in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride month.

From Seattle Times

David Vig, director at Amnesty International Hungary, said that in contrast to some countries in Western Europe and North America where Pride events are celebrations of LGBTQ+ history and culture, Budapest Pride is a way of protesting increasing crackdowns on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

From Seattle Times