rack-rent (r k r nt )n. Exorbitant rent. tr.v. rack-rent·ed, rack-rent·ing, rack-rents To exact exorbitant rent for or from. [From rack.] rack -renter n. |
rack-rent
n
1. a high rent that annually equals or nearly equals the value of the property upon which it is charged
2. any extortionate rent
vb
to charge an extortionate rent for (property, land, etc.)
[from rack1 (sense 12) + rent1]
rack-renter n
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|