pasty

[US]/'pæstɪ/
[UK]/'pæsti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. meat pie
adj. pale

Example Sentences

an unhealthy, pasty complexion.

Excellent cleaning with pasty kieselguhr discharge with no residues in cone.

pasty-faced Englishmen waving their Union Jacks are never an edifying sight.

This paper deals with RE-B-Al diffused into the armco iron using pasty method.

Cornish pastie / Cornish pasty A type of pie, originating in Cornwall, South West England.

The effect of rare earths on the kinetics of boron-aluminized layer growth of armco iron using pasty method at 890, 920 and 950 ℃ was studied.

Real-world Examples

But what exactly is a pasty, Neil?

Source: 6 Minute English

Oh, right. If it's Cornwall, it must be the famous 'Cornish pasty', right?

Source: 6 Minute English

Filch's pasty face went brick red.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

What is the traditional filling in an authentic Cornish pasty?

Source: 6 Minute English

No, the potato, a bit like a pasty.

Source: Gourmet Base

Everybody on the Manny just looked pasty and sad.

Source: Our Day Season 2

I know. There are gonna be some pasty folks by the pool tomorrow.

Source: Friends Season 9

Maybe not completely nude, but at least pasties and G-strings. That's not unreasonable.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 5

In this programme we'll be finding out all about Cornish pasties.

Source: 6 Minute English

Filch's pasty face went brick red. Harry braced himself for a tidal wave of fury.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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