Ponzi

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See also: ponzi

English

Etymology

Derived from the name of Charles Ponzi, the businessman who invented the scam.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɒnzi

Adjective

Ponzi (not comparable)

  1. (finance) Pertaining to a scheme whereby investors' returns are paid for directly by later investors' investments, giving the false impression that the investment is viable.

Noun

Ponzi (plural Ponzis)

  1. A Ponzi scam.
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