Pastygate

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • (informal) 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.

Etymology

Suffix from English pasty.

Origin

English

pasty

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