subprime
Less than prime; inferiorLess than prime; inferior.
UK/ˈsʌb.pɹʌɪm/US/ˈsʌb.pɹaɪm/
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Less than prime; inferior.
subprime beef
(US, not comparable)Designating a loan (typically at a greater than usual rate of interest) offered to a borrower who is not qualified for other loans (for example, because of a poor credit history).
(US, dated, not comparable)Designating a type of commercial lending rate, less than the prime rate, offered to desirable borrowers.
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