pasty
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Adj — Unhealthily pale in complexion.
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How to use pasty
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Etymology
From "paste" plus the adjectival suffix "-y" — the noun sense (the pie) comes from the same "paste" root via the dough it's made of.
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What does “pasty” mean?
The word “pasty” means unhealthily pale in complexion. In plain terms, as an adjective, pale-looking; as a noun, a hand-held pie with a pastry crust, famously Cornish.
How do you pronounce “pasty”?
“Pasty” is pronounced PAYS-tee (/ˈpeɪsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “pasty” in a sentence?
Here is “pasty” used in a sentence: “He looked pasty and tired after the long flight.”
What part of speech is “pasty”?
Depending on how it is used, “pasty” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “pasty” have?
“Pasty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unhealthily pale in complexion.