pasty
/ˈpeɪsti/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.88 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Alternative spelling of pastie (“a small item of clothing that conceals little more than the nipple of a woman's breast, primarily worn by female exotic dancers”).
Example Sentences
- "These mashed potatoes aren’t cooked well; they are very pasty."
- "He is pasty-faced."
- "(figuratively) He was feeling pasty."
- "Are you feeling OK? You look a bit pasty."
- "He smoothed his tailored suit and red tie. "Boy, does it look like I ain't rich now? My pockets are already full of paper! Why the fuck would I want to risk doing business with some pasty cracker? For all I know, you a cop!""
- "“So, snow bunny, what should black women do? How do we...oh, how do I say this... cure our brothas of this widespread, pasty disease?” I didn't reply. Again, I tried to step away. Again, she grabbed my arm."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈpeɪsti/
- British English: /ˈpeɪsti/