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Pattie vs Pastie - What's the difference?

pattie | pastie |

As nouns the difference between pattie and pastie

is that pattie is while pastie is an item worn by strippers to conceal the nipples or pastie can be a type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape.

pattie

English

Noun

(en noun)

    • pastie

    English

    Etymology 1

    1960s.

    Alternative forms

    * pasty

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An item worn by strippers to conceal the nipples.
    • Related terms
    * paste

    Etymology 2

    13th century.

    Alternative forms

    * pasty

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A type of seasoned meat pie, usually of a semicircular or distinctive shape.
  • (Northern Ireland) A 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.
    • Usage notes
    The spelling pasty'' is considered correct in the United Kingdom but in Australia the spelling ''pastie is the more common.
    Derived terms
    * party pastie
    See also
    * pie * sausage roll