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Definition of rakeoff

rakeoff

/ˈreɪkˌɔːf/
rake · off
Plural:rakeoffs
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rakeoff Lexical Profile

rakeoff Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A percentage or share of profits, especially an illicit commission, bribe, or cut taken from an unlawful or corrupt enterprise.

Example

"The investigation revealed that several city officials had been receiving a generous rakeoff from the construction contracts."

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• Rhymes for rakeoff

• Nearby Words

rajang
rakaia
rake
rakeoff
rakishness
raleigh
rally

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late 19th-century American English, the term alludes to a casino dealer or croupier using a small rake to draw the house's percentage of chips off a gambling table.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rakeoff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rakeoff
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