someone of a very shady reputation, whom you would borrow money from only as a last resort. they'll charge outrageous interest, and if you fail to pay up, they'll send some of their goons to break your legs.
i borrowed money from vito the loan shark. i missed a payment, and his thugs come around and broke my arm!
by andrew July 22, 2004
A person who issues illegal loans, with outrageous interest, and if you don't pay it back over a certain period of time, he a) breaks your legs, b) breaks your face c) kills you.
by Joseth Rainrieg July 18, 2004
Someone who offers incredibly high-interest loans to people that will never be able to pay them back. Loan sharks are among the most hated people on earth.
by Mike July 17, 2004
by Logan July 22, 2004
Dodgy bloke who lends money at massive interest rates then breaks your legs when you can't pay up within the week.
That loan shark has just chopped all my fingers off when I said I couldn't pay him back till next week.
by Bigwookie July 19, 2004
A money lender who loans money to desperate borrowers at ridiculous terms, and uses criminal means to intimidate the money back from the borrower if they can't get the interest back.
by ke6isf July 19, 2004
loan shark
n. Informal
One who lends money at exorbitant interest rates, especially one financed and supported by an organized crime network.
n. Informal
One who lends money at exorbitant interest rates, especially one financed and supported by an organized crime network.
by Alz July 19, 2004