Starchy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "starchy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-26 11:02

Meaning of Starchy

Starchy adjective informal

Used to say that something contains a lot of starch.

Some people think that starchy foods make us fat.

Used to indicate that someone behaves in a formal way and without humor.

My boss is out of favor with employees because he is quite starchy.

slang

Craving something with a lot of starch.

When I saw my sister eating French fries, I felt so starchy.

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To long for something/ to do something

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To have a strong desire for something

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A yearning for a McDonald's Big Mac sandwich.

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Used to talk about food.

Grammar and Usage of Starchy

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be made of sterner stuff

Someone who has a strong personality

Example:

I know Josh could deal with this problem because he's made of sterner stuff.

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