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tax
/tæks/
Definition
1
A compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by government on income, property, or goods and services.
2
To impose such a levy on someone or something.
3
A strain or heavy demand on one's resources, patience, or abilities.
Examples
After paying taxes, my bank account decided to go on a permanent vacation.
The new tax on coffee has baristas plotting a caffeine revolution.
Filing taxes felt like wrestling a spreadsheet octopus with one hand tied behind my back.
His endless questions taxed my patience more than rush-hour traffic.