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subprime

Syllabification: (sub·prime)
Pronunciation: /səbˈprīm/
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Definition of subprime

adjective

  • referring to credit or loan arrangements for borrowers with a poor credit history, typically having unfavorable conditions such as high interest rates:a coalition of subprime lenders

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