Definition of Starchy
Starchy
starchy
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
still or prim and proper display of mannerisms;
e.g. She made quite the starchy entrance with that outdated greeting.
(adjective)
containing, pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling starch, an odorless, tasteless white substance occurring widely in plant tissue and obtained chiefly from cereals and potatoes that functions as a carbohydrate store and is an important constituent of the human diet;
e.g. Ramen noodles tend to be starchy without much more in substance.
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