adj
mouldy
MOHL-dee
adj
1
Covered in mould; gone bad from fungal growth (British spelling of moldy).
"Throw out that mouldy cheese before it spreads."
"The basement smelled damp and mouldy."
How to Use Mouldy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered in fuzzy fungus, or badly out of date and neglected.
UK vs US
British spelling "mouldy" versus American "moldy."
Common pairings
mouldy bread
mouldy smell
Word Forms
mouldier comparative, more mouldy comparative, mouldies plural, mouldiest superlative, most mouldy superlative
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Etymology
From mould + -y.