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pasty

adjective noun

Having the sticky properties of an adhesive

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈpeɪsti

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Having the sticky properties of an adhesive

adjective

  1. Resembling paste in color; pallid

    “He looked pasty and red-eyed”

noun

  1. (usually used in the plural) one of a pair of adhesive patches worn to cover the nipples of exotic dancers and striptease performers

noun

  1. Small meat pie or turnover

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Example Sentences

He looked pasty and red-eyed
A complexion that had been pastelike was now chalky white

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