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pasty

The correct spelling is pasty.

How to pronounce pasty

/ˈpeɪsti/
noun

IPA: /ˈpeɪsti/

Say it like: Pas-tee

The correct spelling is pasty. (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. For example: "These mashed potatoes aren’t cooked well; they are very pasty."

Usage Examples

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

Are you feeling OK? You look a bit pasty.

Meanings

noun

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

adjective

  1. 1.Like paste, sticky.
  2. 2.Pale, lacking colour, having a pallor
  3. 3.White-skinned

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