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Meaning of
starchy
in English
starchy
us
//ˈstɛɹ.tʃi//
uk
//ˈstɑː.tʃi//
#common
Comparative Adjective
starchier
Superlative Adjective
starchiest
Definitions
Adjective
relating
to
starch
;
containing
it
having
starch-like
quality
;
stiff
The
fabric
felt
starchy
after
ironing
.
stiffly
formal
;
lacking
flexibility
Her
starchy
demeanor
made
people
feel
uncomfortable
.
containing
or
consisting
of
starch
;
hard
The
new
shirt
was
stiff
and
starchy
after
being
washed
.