starchy

adjective

Definition of starchynext
as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details a starchy and demanding teacher

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“Starchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starchy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2023.

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