starchy
adjective/ˈstɑːtʃi/
/ˈstɑːrtʃi/
- (of food) containing a lot of starch
- starchy foods like rice and bread
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- (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.
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