rake-off

[ reyk-awf, -of ]

/ ˈreɪkˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

a share or amount taken or received illicitly, as in connection with a public enterprise.

a share, as of profits.

a discount in the price of a commodity: We got a 20 percent rake-off on the dishwasher.

Origin of rake-off

1885–90, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase rake off

They have jobbed public works and pocketed a "rake-off" on all municipal supplies.

The Old World in the New |Edward Alsworth Ross
Kennedy, having invited crooked dealing by his remark about the rake-off, was being approached about another crooked deal.

The Social Gangster |Arthur B. Reeve
"—you could soak it to 'em on the wanagan an' shove the rake-off in your pocket," finished the man.

Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps |James B. Hendryx
So you think there ain't going to be any rake-off on the wanagan?

Connie Morgan in the Lumber Camps |James B. Hendryx

You should get a rake-off because my business is increasing so I got to hire a couple salesmen and cutters!

The Competitive Nephew |Montague Glass

rake-off

/ slang /

a share of profits, esp one that is illegal or given as a bribe

(tr, adverb) to take or receive (such a share of profits)