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starchy

/ˈstɑːr.tʃi/
star · chy
Adverb:starchily
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1

Containing, consisting of, or resembling starch, especially in having a high carbohydrate content.

Example

"The nutritionist recommended balancing starchy vegetables like potatoes and corn with leafy greens."

2

Stiffened with or as if with laundry starch; crisp and rigid in texture.

Example

"He tugged uncomfortably at the starchy collar of his new dress shirt."

3

Overly formal, stiff, or prim in manner or character.

Example

"Despite the committee's starchy reputation, the members welcomed the guests with genuine warmth."

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• Rhymes for starchy

• Nearby Words

starburst
starch
starched
starchy
stardom
stardust
stare

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the noun 'starch' plus the adjectival suffix '-y', tracing back to Old English 'stercan' (to make stiff), which is related to 'stearc' (stark, strong, or rigid).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Starchy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/starchy
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