pastie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of pasty (“a type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape”).
  2. A circular, battered and deep-fried meat pie usually consisting of minced pork, onion, potato and seasoning and served in a bap or with chips. A peculiarity of Northern Irish "chippy" cuisine, rarely (if ever) seen outside the area.

Pronunciation

pāst'i /ˈpeɪsti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pastie1.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pastie2.wav

Word forms

pastie pasties pasty

Etymology

From paste + -ie. First use appears c. 1954, in the publications of E. J. Abbot.

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Translations

Polish: smażone ciasto z mięsem
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