loanshark en · NOUN
Etymology
From loan + shark.
Meanings
-
(alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of loan shark.
alt of loan shark
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| loansharks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
loanshark en · VERB
Etymology
From loan + shark.
Meanings
- To commit usury (to loan money at an excessive rate of interest), especially if collecting under threat of violence.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| loansharked | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| loansharked | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| loansharks | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| loansharking | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
pl pracować jako lichwiarz (to commit usury) · bn কুসীদজীবী (to commit usury) · fi kiskoa (to commit usury) · hu uzsoráskodik (to commit usury)