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Definition of starchy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

starchy

adjective
 
/ˈstɑːtʃi/
 
/ˈstɑːrtʃi/
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  1. (of food) containing a lot of starch
    • starchy foods like rice and bread
    Topics Cooking and eatingc2
  2. (informal, disapproving) (of a person or their behaviour) very formal; not friendly or relaxed
    • My boss has a starchy manner.
    • Museums are trying to shake off their starchy image.
See starchy in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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