Home

"Shy" and "Vig" meanings?

Posted By: Jonny Lips

"Shy" and "Vig" meanings? - 08/11/04 08:47 PM

I understand that they are interest for the loans from loansharking but...what's the difference between the two?
Posted By: Turnbull

Re: "Shy" and "Vig" meanings? - 08/11/04 10:25 PM

They are different terms. "Shy" is short for "Shylock," the guy who lends the money (comes from a character in Shakespeare). "Vig" is short for "vigorish," the interest on the loan.
© 2024 GangsterBB.NET