pasty

adj, noun — 4 senses

pasty

adj

UK, US /ˈpeɪsti/

Etymology From paste + -y (adjectival suffix).

1

Like paste, sticky.

These mashed potatoes aren’t cooked well; they are very pasty.

2

Pale, lacking colour, having a pallor.

He is pasty-faced.
(figuratively) He was feeling pasty.

1 more example

Are you feeling OK? You look a bit pasty.

3

Derogatory, Ethnic, Offensive, Slang, Slur Whiteskinned.

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!"2008, John Lacombe, Winter Games, page 184:
“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.2010, James W. Lewis, Sellout, page 107:

Derived terms: pastily, pastiness, semipasty

pasty

noun

US, UK /ˈpæsti/ · AU /ˈpɑːsti/

Etymology From Middle English paste, from Anglo-Norman paste and Old French pasté. Doublet of patty.

1

A type of seasoned meat and vegetable hand pie, usually of a semicircular shape.

Derived terms: Cornish pasty, Karelian pasty, nasty pasty, party pasty, Pastygate, pasty tax, windy pasty
Related terms: meat pie, sausage roll

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