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moldy Definition

moldy (mōl′dē)

adjective mold′i·er, mold′i·est

  1. covered or overgrown with mold
  2. musty or stale, as from age or decay

Etymology: mold + -y

moldy Related Forms
mold′i·ness noun
moldy Synonyms

moldy

modif.

musty, mildewed, dank; see rotten 1.

moldy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • food: They ate spoiled, moldy food and had no access to toilet facilities.
  • book: LOOK Laboratory This stone laboratory is full of shelves and tables, all cluttered with bubbling beakers, strange machines, and moldy books.