PoliticsAugust 9, 2026

tariffed

TAIR-ift

Definition

Subjected to a tax or duty imposed by a government on imported or exported goods.

Etymology

Derived from the noun 'tariff,' which comes from the Arabic 'ta'rif' meaning 'notification' or 'inventory,' eventually passing through Italian and French before entering English.

In the news

The article uses 'tariffed' to describe the reckless nature of imposing economic taxes on foreign goods, suggesting that such legislation is irresponsible.

Tariff Legislation Honoring Lindsey Graham Is Abjectly Irresponsible

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