pasty tax

noun

The British tax on hot snacks, proposed in 2012, that led to the Pastygate controversy.

Meanings

nounpasty tax (plural pasty taxes)

plural pasty taxes

  1. UKinformalThe British tax on hot snacks, proposed in 2012, that led to the Pastygate controversy.
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