credit-boosting
|cred-it-boost-ing|
/ˈkrɛdɪt ˈbuːstɪŋ/
(credit-boost)
Improving financial reputation
Etymology
'credit-boosting' originates from the combination of 'credit' and 'boosting', where 'credit' refers to financial trustworthiness and 'boosting' means to increase or improve.
'credit' from Latin 'creditum' meaning 'a loan' and 'boost' from Middle English 'bosten' meaning 'to boast or praise'.
Initially, 'credit' referred to a loan or trust, and 'boosting' meant to praise. Over time, 'credit-boosting' evolved to mean improving one's financial reputation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to actions or strategies aimed at improving one's credit score or financial reputation.
She implemented several credit-boosting strategies to improve her financial standing.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 16:42