Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Pasty consistence, feeling, or appearance.

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  • noun The condition of being pasty; pallor

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Examples

  • I'm no longer mocked for my "pastiness", chided for my "lack of color".

    Verena von Pfetten: Tan Is The New Tacky Verena von Pfetten 2010

  • I'm no longer mocked for my "pastiness", chided for my "lack of color".

    Verena von Pfetten: Tan Is The New Tacky Verena von Pfetten 2010

  • I'm no longer mocked for my "pastiness", chided for my "lack of color".

    Verena von Pfetten: Tan Is The New Tacky 2008

  • The tiny fatigue lines gathering at the corners of his eyes, the pastiness underlying the bronze of his skin, the tension humming along jumpy muscles.

    Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

  • The tiny fatigue lines gathering at the corners of his eyes, the pastiness underlying the bronze of his skin, the tension humming along jumpy muscles.

    Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

  • The tiny fatigue lines gathering at the corners of his eyes, the pastiness underlying the bronze of his skin, the tension humming along jumpy muscles.

    Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011

  • On top of the pastiness sat the slightest wisp of a mustache.

    Paradise General Dr. Dave Hnida 2010

  • On top of the pastiness sat the slightest wisp of a mustache.

    Paradise General Dr. Dave Hnida 2010

  • I do appreciate the color differences between them - Bella looks warm and golden next to pasty Edward .. but his pastiness doesn't entice me - it just looks gross.

    Final ‘Twilight’ Poster Hits Net. What Do You Think? » MTV Movies Blog 2008

  • When I was south, the locals made fun of my pastiness, as in jokingly telling me to put on more sunscreen.

    Adios Amigos! « Oh. Claire 2010

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