rack rent

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

rack rent

noun

Definition of RACK RENT

1
: an excessive or unreasonably high rent
2
British : the highest rent that can be earned on a property

Origin of RACK RENT

4rack
First Known Use: 1743

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