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pasty

/ˈpeɪsti/ /ˈpɑːsti/ /ˈpæsti/

Meanings
noun
(chiefly in the plural) A small item of clothing that conceals little more than the nipple of a woman's breast, primarily worn by female exotic dancers.

Examples :

"The dancer's elaborate costume included glittery pasties and a feathered headdress. "
wear body sex appearance entertainment culture

Related Words

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Illustration included

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration primarily

primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

Illustration elaborate

elaborate verb

/ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/

To develop in detail or complexity

"The teacher elaborated on the history of the Roman Empire, explaining many details about their daily life. "

Illustration semicircular

semicircular adjective

/ˌsemisɜːrkjələr/ /ˌsemisɜːrkjəlɚ/

In the shape of half of a circle or a semicircle.

"The teacher arranged the desks in a semicircular formation so everyone could see the presentation. "

Illustration headdress

headdress noun

/ˈhɛˌdrɛs/ /ˈhɛdˌrɛs/

A decorative covering or ornament worn on the head.

"The dancer wore a beautiful feather headdress as part of her costume. "

Illustration delicious

delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

Illustration conceals

conceals verb

/kənˈsiːlz/

To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

"He tried to conceal the truth about his health."

Illustration glittery

glittery adjective

/ˈɡlɪtəri/ /ˈɡlɪdəri/

That glitters.

"The little girl loved her glittery shoes. "

Illustration vegetable

vegetable noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/

Any plant.

"My mom planted many different vegetables in her garden. "

Illustration clothing

clothing verb

/ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

"to feed and clothe a family; to clothe oneself extravagantly"

Illustration feathered

feathered verb

/ˈfɛðərd/ /ˈfɛðəd/

To cover or furnish with feathers.

"The birdwatcher carefully feathered the small, empty nest with soft downy feathers. "