starched

UK
/stɑːtʃt/
US
/stɑrtʃt/

Übersetzungen

starchedadjektiv
more starched
Komp.
most starched
Super.
UK
/stɑːtʃt/
US
/stɑrtʃt/
amidonnéSe dit surtout d’un tissu ou d’un vêtement rendu raide et net par l’amidon.
He wore a starched white shirt to the formal event.
Il portait une chemise blanche amidonnée pour l’événement officiel.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
guindéAu sens figuré, pour une personne, une attitude ou un style très raide, strict et un peu affecté.
starchverb

starched

Präteritum

starched
Präteritum
starched
Partizip Perfekt
starching
Gerundium
UK
/stɑːtʃ/
US
/stɑrtʃ/
She decided to starch the collars of her husband's shirts to give them a crisp look.
Elle a décidé d’amidonner les cols des chemises de son mari pour leur donner un aspect net.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
assommerSens familier.

Definitionen

starchedadjektiv
Stiffened with starch, often used to describe fabric that has been treated to become crisp and firm.
He wore a starched white shirt to the formal event.
Figuratively, very stiff, formal, or prim in manner or style.
The new intern maintained a starched demeanor throughout the meeting.
starchverb
To stiffen fabric or clothing with starch.
She decided to starch the collars of her husband's shirts to give them a crisp look.
(slang) To knock someone unconscious or defeat decisively.
The challenger was starched by a devastating uppercut in the third round.