Someone who commits the crime of usury; loans you money and charges extremely (and illegally)high interest on said loan.
by James Van Bronsan July 22, 2004

A lone shark is a person who will make you a lone but charge you a high amount on intrest, and if you cant pay then you better run. A lone shark is often a banker.
Man 1: I cant pay up on that loan you gave me.
Lone Shark: Boys, send him on a long walk off a short dock, wearing a pair of concreat slippers.
Lone Shark: Boys, send him on a long walk off a short dock, wearing a pair of concreat slippers.
by Trusso July 22, 2004

A group who loans out large sums of money with a huge amount of interest slapped on it; usually run by a mafia faction. If and when the recipient doesn't pay up, they proceed to kill or maim him/his family.
by Rubee July 18, 2004

by The Truthteller July 17, 2004

A person who lends money at high interest rates, or interest calcualted on a daily or weekly basis, with the threat of physical violence being used on failure to repay the loan.
A:"Is it fair to get a loan at 25% interest?"
B:"Fair to the loan shark you're borrowing from, maybe. . . "
B:"Fair to the loan shark you're borrowing from, maybe. . . "
by D F Stuckey July 17, 2004

One who loans money to others, usually charging a high amount of interest and enforcing payment with physical force.
by Ted R. July 23, 2004

One who lends money at exorbitant interest rates, especially one financed and supported by an organized crime network.
by AlanTuring0 February 7, 2014
