vig

/vɪɡ/
noun
  1. The interest or fee charged by a bookmaker on a bet, or more generally, a commission or cut taken from a transaction.
    • In gambling, the vig ensures the house always has an edge.
    • The bookmaker takes a 10% vig on every bet placed.
    • He complained that the vig on the loan was too high.
  2. Energy, vitality, or enthusiasm.
    • The old dog still had plenty of vig in his step.
    • She attacked the project with full vig and determination.
    • His speech was full of vig and inspired the whole crowd.
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