Definition of Ratchet
to increase/decrease by small amounts
Examples of Ratchet in a sentence
The state of Louisiana’s insurance rates continue to ratchet, rising a few dollars every six months. 🔊
Gas prices seem to ratchet up a little each week but by no more than a few cents. 🔊
The borrower’s student loan interest rate is set to ratchet up a small amount each year but will never reach a cap. 🔊
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