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Definition rent-a- in British English

rent-a- prefix

prefix
1

used with some nouns to refer to someone who is willing to become involved in anything, especially in exchange for money

Example

rent-a-mob (=people who are willing to become involved in any kind of protest)

Example

rent-a-quote politicians

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Definition rent-a- in British English