adj

mouldy

MOHL-dee

Mouldy (adj) means Covered in mould; gone bad from fungal growth (British spelling of moldy). Example: “Throw out that mouldy cheese before it spreads.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishCovered in fuzzy fungus, or badly out of date and neglected.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.

Frequently asked questions

What does “mouldy” mean?

The word “mouldy” means covered in mould; gone bad from fungal growth (British spelling of moldy). In plain terms, covered in fuzzy fungus, or badly out of date and neglected.

How do you pronounce “mouldy”?

“Mouldy” is pronounced MOHL-dee (/ˈmoʊldi/ in IPA).

How do you use “mouldy” in a sentence?

Here is “mouldy” used in a sentence: “Throw out that mouldy cheese before it spreads.”

What part of speech is “mouldy”?

“Mouldy” is an adjective.