"Pastygate" meaning in All languages combined

See Pastygate on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From pasty + -gate. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pasty|gate}} pasty + -gate Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pastygate
  1. (informal, UK) A 2012 British controversy around taxation of hot snacks such as pasties, where Conservative ministers were said to be out of touch with the eating habits of ordinary people. Wikipedia link: Pastygate Tags: UK, informal Related terms: pasty tax
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