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musty

1

[ muhs-tee ]

adjective

mustier, mustiest.
  1. having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold, as old buildings, long-closed rooms, or stale food.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. obsolete; outdated; antiquated:

    musty laws.

  3. dull; apathetic.


musty

2

[ muhs-tee ]

noun

plural musties.
  1. (formerly) a kind of snuff having a musty flavor.

musty

/ ˈʌɪ /

adjective

  1. smelling or tasting old, stale, or mouldy
  2. old-fashioned, dull, or hackneyed

    musty ideas

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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲپԱ, noun
  • ˈܲپ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲt· adverb
  • ܲt·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of musty1

1520–30; perhaps variant of moisty ( Middle English; moist, -y 1 ) with loss of i before s as in master

Origin of musty2

First recorded in 1700–10; noun use of musty 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of musty1

C16: perhaps a variant of obsolete moisty, influenced by must ³
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The sharp tang of the tar and the musty, earthy smell of the observation pits meant a day of play and exploration.

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Despite a series of renovations several years ago, the park still had a bygone, musty air.

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Although the troubles of our world never bled into “What We Do in the Shadows,” the story never shied away from politics within its own musty, rotten realm.

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In conclusion, she says with more than a hint of sass, “For all the cranky, musty, dusty adults out there who think little kids shouldn’t be using skin care ... get it together!”

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"I wouldn't want to drink water that has an earthy and musty taste, but it is safe," she added.

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