starch‧y /ˈstɑːtʃi $ ˈstɑːr-/
adjective1. containing a lot of
starch1(1):
starchy foods2. British English very formal and correct in your behaviour – used to show disapproval:
She spoke in a rather starchy manner.—starchily adverb—starchiness noun [uncountable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲