ALL meanings of starched
starch
S s - noun starched a white, tasteless, solid carbohydrate, (C 6 H 1 0 O 5) n , occurring in the form of minute granules in the seeds, tubers, and other parts of plants, and forming an important constituent of rice, corn, wheat, beans, potatoes, and many other vegetable foods. 1
- noun starched a commercial preparation of this substance used to stiffen textile fabrics in laundering. 1
- noun starched starches, foods rich in natural starch. 1
- noun starched stiffness or formality, as of manner: He is so full of starch he can't relax. 1
- noun starched Informal. vigor; energy; stamina; boldness. 1
- verb with object starched to stiffen or treat with starch. 1
- verb with object starched to make stiff or rigidly formal (sometimes followed by up). 1
- adjective starched A starched garment or piece of cloth has been made stiffer using starch. 0
- adjective starched stiffened with or soaked in starch 0