pasty
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1pas·ty

noun \ˈpas-tē\
plural pasties

Definition of PASTY

1
: a meat pie
2
: turnover 5

Origin of PASTY

Middle English pastee, from Anglo-French pasté, from paste dough, paste
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with PASTY

2pasty

adjective \ˈpās-tē\
past·i·erpast·i·est

Definition of PASTY

: resembling paste; especially : pallid and unhealthy in appearance
past·i·ness \-nəs\ noun

Examples of PASTY

  1. The mixture has a pasty consistency.
  2. She has a pasty complexion.
  3. You look a little pasty. Are you feeling OK?

First Known Use of PASTY

1659

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