starchy

[stahr-chee]

adjective

starchier, starchiest 

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of starch.

2. containing starch.

3. stiffened with starch.

4. stiff and formal, as in manner.

starchy

/ ˈstɑːtʃɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or containing starch

   starchy foods

2. extremely formal, stiff, or conventional

   a starchy manner

3. stiffened with starch

Other Word Forms

• starchily adverb
• starchiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of starchy¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; starch + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Sondergard demonstrated a sense of grandeur, sometimes shattering, other times starchy.

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His first big win was a tapioca substitute nicknamed “Mitchell’s mud”—a gelatinous, starchy blend designed to keep soldiers full in the field.

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And they are sweeter and more crisp in texture — I’ve found that fresh peas are often quite starchy and mushy once cooked.

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This is a great recipe to help you get familiar with the power of starchy cooking water, the importance of low heat, and the magic of emulsification.

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This is a simple one: Merely add a splash of starchy cooking water, plain water or even a bit of stock or broth to help loosen up the richness.

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Related Words

• stuffy