Pastie

Pronunciation

• enPR: pāst'i, IPA: /ˈpeɪsti/
• Homophones: pasty
• Rhymes: -eɪsti

1960s.

Alternative forms

• pasty

Full definition of pastie

Noun

1. An item worn by strippers to conceal the nipples.

Related terms

• paste

Pronunciation

• UK păst'i, /'pæsti/, /"p{sti/* Rhymes: -æsti* Australia päst'i, /'pɑːsti/, /"pA:sti/* Rhymes: -ɑːsti

13th century.

Alternative forms

• pasty

Noun

1. A type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape.
2. (Northern Ireland) 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.

Usage notes

The spelling pasty is considered correct in the United Kingdom but in Australia the spelling pastie is the more common.

Derived terms

• party pastie