Rate Tart

C1 18+

Pronunciation: /reɪt tɑrt/

Definitions of rate tart

noun Rate refers to the amount of one currency or commodity exchanged for another.

Example Sentences

A1 She is a rate tart who constantly switches credit cards for the best deals.

A2 The rate tart was always looking for the highest interest rates on savings accounts.

B1 As a rate tart, he carefully monitors mortgage rates to ensure he gets the best deal.

B2 Being a rate tart, she compares insurance premiums regularly to save money.

C1 The financial advisor warned against being a rate tart and advised on long-term investment strategies.

C2 Despite being labeled a rate tart, he managed to build a successful investment portfolio.

Examples of rate tart in a Sentence

formal The financial advisor warned against being a rate tart and advised diversifying investments.

informal She's known as a bit of a rate tart, always chasing the best deals on savings accounts.

slang Don't be such a rate tart, just pick a credit card and stick with it.

figurative In the world of travel hacking, being a rate tart can help you score free flights and hotel stays.

Grammatical Forms of rate tart

plural

rate tarts

comparative

more rate tart

superlative

most rate tart

present tense

rate tart

future tense

will rate tart

perfect tense

have rate tarted

continuous tense

is rate tarting

singular

rate tart

positive degree

rate tart

infinitive

to rate tart

gerund

rate tarting

participle

rated tart

Origin and Evolution of rate tart

First Known Use: 1998 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'rate tart' originated in the United Kingdom in the late 1990s.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who frequently switched credit cards to take advantage of introductory offers, the term 'rate tart' has evolved to encompass those who seek out the best rates or deals in various financial products or services.