starchy

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starch·y / ˈstärchē/ • adj. (starch·i·er, starch·i·est) 1. (of food or diet) containing a relatively high amount of starch.2. (of clothing) stiff with starch. ∎ inf. very stiff, formal, or prim in manner or character: the manager is usually a bit starchy.DERIVATIVES: starch·i·ly / -chəlē/ adv.starch·i·ness n.

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