shylock
0 antonyms and opposites of shylock, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person who lends money at extremely high, often illegal, interest rates.
Etymology
From Shylock, the moneylender character in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice."
Full origin of shylock →Frequently asked questions
What does “shylock” mean?
The word “shylock” means a person who lends money at extremely high, often illegal, interest rates. In plain terms, a loan shark, or to act like one by charging exploitative interest.
How do you pronounce “shylock”?
“Shylock” is pronounced SHEYE-lok (/ˈʃaɪlɑk/ in IPA).
How do you use “shylock” in a sentence?
Here is “shylock” used in a sentence: “He borrowed from a shylock to cover his gambling debts.”
What part of speech is “shylock”?
Depending on how it is used, “shylock” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “shylock” have?
“Shylock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who lends money at extremely high, often illegal, interest rates.