moldy

adjective
UK: /ˈməʊldi/
US: /ˈmoʊldi/

  1. Covered with or smelling of mold, a fungus that grows in moist places.

    1. The bread was moldy, so I threw it away.
    2. We found some moldy cheese at the back of the fridge last week.

  2. Old and not interesting any more.

    1. His jokes are so moldy that nobody laughs.
    2. The museum felt moldy and desperately needed a refresh to attract visitors.

Synonyms

fusty musty stale dated

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moldy" in English means: Covered with or smelling of mold, a fungus that grows in moist places., Old and not interesting any more..

The phonetic transcription of "moldy" is /ˈməʊldi/ in British English and /ˈmoʊldi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "moldy": fusty, musty, stale, dated.

Example usage of "moldy": "The bread was moldy, so I threw it away.". More examples on the page.