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BNC: 33244 COCA: 22229
starchier; starchiest
1
: containing, consisting of, or resembling starch
starchy foods
2
: formal, stiff
a starchy lawyer
starchily adverb
starchiness noun

Example Sentences

a starchy and demanding teacher
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Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of starchy was in 1633

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