Definition of PASTIE

pastie

Meanings

Plural: pasties

Noun

  • An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.
  • A type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape.
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

nipple pastie

Scrabble Score: 8

pastie is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pastie is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pastie is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

pastie is a valid Words With Friends word