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starchiness

/ˈstɑːtʃɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does starchiness mean?

noun

The quality of being stiff or formal, often in a way that is considered old-fashioned or affected.

Example

"The starchiness of her grandmother's old-fashioned manners made her feel uncomfortable."

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