SINCE 1828
rack-rent
verb
\ ˈrak-ˌrent
\
\
rack-rented;
rack-renting;
rack-rents
Definition of rack-rent
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to subject to rack rent
rack rent
nounDefinition of rack rent (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an excessive or unreasonably high rent
2
British
: the highest rent that can be earned on a property
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