General
foosty
What does foosty mean?
Musty, mouldy or gone off; smelling stale.
"Chuck that bread oot, it's foosty."
Origin
Scots 'foost' (mustiness/mould), related to 'fusty'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'foosty' mean?
Foosty means mouldy, musty or stale — usually of food or something that's gone off and smells damp.
How do you use 'foosty' in a sentence?
For example, 'Chuck that bread oot, it's foosty' means the bread has gone mouldy and should be thrown away.
Where does 'foosty' come from?
It comes from the Scots word 'foost', meaning mustiness or mould, and is related to the English word 'fusty'.
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