pastie

plural pasties · alternative pasty

1. An item worn (often by strippers) to conceal one's nipples.

   My health has much improved; I could probably go back to wearing bras if I wanted to. But I’ve grown fond of my strange-looking pasties.

   2025 April 28, Kathryn Bromwich, “The one change that worked: I took my bra off during lockdown – and never put it on again”, in The Guardian, →ISSN

   Synonyms: nipple pastie

plural pasties · alternative pasty

1. alternativeAlternative spelling of pasty (“a type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape”).
2. Northern IrelandA circular, battered and deep-fried meat pie usually consisting of minced pork, onion, potato and seasoning and served in a bap or with chips. A peculiarity of Northern Irish "chippy" cuisine, rarely (if ever) seen outside the area.