English Explanatory Dictionary

loanshark

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of loan shark.
verb
  1. To commit usury (to loan money at an excessive rate of interest), especially if collecting under threat of violence.

Word forms

loanshark loansharks loansharking loansharked

Etymology

From loan + shark.

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