Tariff Definition & Meaning

tariff
noun
  1. a government tax on imports or exports; "they signed a treaty to lower duties on trade between their countries"
verb
  1. charge a tariff; "tariff imported goods"

"Tariff" in song lyrics

See how tariff is used in real songs:

  • "Keep peace and don't beef, word life tariff"
    La the Darkman f/ Raekwon — Az the World Turnz (Album Version)
  • "With no teeth, back on the streets he got beef for little Keith and Tariff"
    Sunz of Man — Cold
  • "1930 tariff"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "tariff"

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