Fay and Starchy

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Fay adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.

Usage example: with her slight build and perky manner, the actress was usually cast as the fay young woman who charms all the men in town

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Starchy is an antonym for fay.

Nearby Word: faye

Starchy adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.

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Fay is an antonym for starchy.

Nearby Words: starched, starch, starching

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