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Meaning of pasty

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pasty

Pronunciation:/ˈpeɪsti//ˈpeɪsti/

noun

Definitions

  1. (chiefly in the plural) A small item of clothing that conceals little more than the nipple of a woman's breast, primarily worn by female exotic dancers.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Like paste, sticky.

    Example: These mashed potatoes aren’t cooked well; they are very pasty.

  2. Pale, lacking colour, having a pallor

    Example: Are you feeling OK? You look a bit pasty.

  3. White-skinned

pasty

Pronunciation:/ˈpɑːsti//ˈpæsti/

noun

Definitions

  1. A type of seasoned meat and vegetable hand pie, usually of a semicircular shape.