mouldy
Americannoun
plural
mouldiesadjective
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covered with mould
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stale or musty, esp from age or lack of use
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slang boring; dull
Other Word Forms
- mouldiness noun
Etymology
Origin of mouldy
1915–20; probably identical with Scottish and north dial. moudie a mole
Example Sentences
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Senior coroner Mary Hassell acknowledged their home was damp and mouldy, but concluded that Akram actually died of Strep B, pneumonia and Vitamin D deficiency.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025
A baby bank has been forced to throw away supplies destined to help families after they became damp and mouldy.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2025
It comes as landlords for social housing in England will have to fix damp and mouldy properties more quickly from October, the government has announced.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025
He lost 10kg in his first month of service, due to a diet of cracked corn and mouldy cabbage.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024
He entered as though he owned the court, calling a cheery good morning to Mr. Justice, interrupting the mumbled explanation of a shabby bakeress accused of selling mouldy bread.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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