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starchy

[ stahr-chee ]

adjective

starchier, starchiest.
  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of starch.
  2. containing starch.
  3. stiffened with starch.
  4. stiff and formal, as in manner.


starchy

/ ˈɑːʃɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or containing starch

    starchy foods

  2. extremely formal, stiff, or conventional

    a starchy manner

  3. stiffened with starch
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٲ󾱲Ա, noun
  • ˈٲ󾱱, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ٲi· adverb
  • ٲi·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of starchy1

First recorded in 1795–1805; starch + -y 1
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And they are sweeter and more crisp in texture — I’ve found that fresh peas are often quite starchy and mushy once cooked.

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This is a great recipe to help you get familiar with the power of starchy cooking water, the importance of low heat, and the magic of emulsification.

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This is a simple one: Merely add a splash of starchy cooking water, plain water or even a bit of stock or broth to help loosen up the richness.

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“I told him starchily, ‘I interviewed Paul Newman and didn’t play that tape for my girlfriends.

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This recipe does not call for leeks and does not include potatoes or any starchy vegetable for that matter.

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