Rate tart

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms

English

Etymology

rate, as in "rate of interest", and tart, UK slang for prostitute, referring to the promiscuity (in the sense of indiscriminate choice) of such a person

Noun

rate tart (plural rate tarts)

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A person who signs up for a credit card that has a special introductory offer, such as low or zero interest for a certain period, uses the card for the duration of the offer, then cancels the card and switches to another with a similar offer, and so on.

Synonyms

• card tart
• credit card tart