rake-off
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A percentage taken by an operator or gangster.
Pronunciation
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster
verb
Take money from an illegal transaction
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This meaning: A percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster
Used this way, rake-off is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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