starchy
pronunciation
How to pronounce starchy in British English:
UK [ˈstɑ:tʃi]
How to pronounce starchy in American English:
US [ˈstɑrtʃi]
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- Adjective:
- consisting of or containing starch
- rigidly formal
Word Origin
- starchy (adj.)
- 1795, from starch (n.) + -y (2). Related: Starchily; starchiness.
Example
- 1. Surprisingly , the mice preferred the " high effort " liquid from the first experiment , no matter if it was starchy or sweet .
- 2. He eats too much starchy food .
- 3. Something starchy such as potato or cereal .
- 4. For a tasty and healthy start to the day , base your breakfast on starchy foods such as bread or breakfast cereals .
- 5. The first thing you should do is check that your diet isn 't too carb-heavy . High starchy foods can give you a quick energy boost at the time , but this is quickly followed by a prolonged letdown .