English

Alternative forms

• pasty

Pronunciation

• enPR: pāst'i, IPA^(key): /ˈpeɪsti/
• Homophone: pasty
• Rhymes: -eɪsti

Noun

pastie ‎(plural pasties)

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

Related terms

• paste

Etymology 2

Pasties from Australia

13th century.

Alternative forms

• pasty

Pronunciation

• (UK) păst'i, /ˈpæsti/, /"p{sti/
• Rhymes: -æsti
• (Australia) päst'i, /ˈpɑːsti/, /"pA:sti/
• Rhymes: -ɑːsti

Noun

pastie ‎(plural pasties)

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

Translations

See also

• pie
• sausage roll