Definitions For Pastie

Etymology 1

paste + ie 1960s.

Alternative forms

pasty

Pronunciation

{{enPR, pāst'i}}, /ˈpeɪsti/ {{homophones, en, pasty}} {{rhymes, en, eɪsti}}

Noun

PASTIE (plural PASTIEs) An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.

Related terms

paste

Etymology 2

13th century. {{etystub, en}}

Alternative forms

pasty

Pronunciation

(UK) păst'i, /ˈpæsti/, /"p{sti/ {{rhymes, en, æsti}} (Australia) päst'i, /ˈpɑːsti/, /"pA:sti/ {{rhymes, en, ɑːsti}}

Noun

PASTIE (plural PASTIEs) A type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape. (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 more common.

Derived terms

party pastie

Translations

Cornish: pasti Irish: pastae, m Spanish: paste, m

See also

pie sausage roll

Anagrams

patesi, petasi, petsai, pietàs