moldy
word
Definition
Covered with or smelling of mold, a type of fungus that grows in damp or old places, usually making food, walls, or other things look decayed or dirty.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly used for food, clothes, or buildings with visible mold. Often conveys something is old, dirty, and unpleasant. Don't confuse with 'musty' (stale, dusty smell) or 'rotten' (decayed but not necessarily moldy).
Spanish: mohosoPortuguese (BR): embolorado - mofadoPortuguese (PT): bolorento - mofadoChinese (Simplified): 发霉的Chinese (Traditional): 發霉的Hindi: फफूंदी लगा हुआArabic: متعفن
Example Sentences
The bread is moldy. Do not eat it.
basic
I found a moldy orange in the fridge.
basic
The cheese became moldy after a week.
basic
His gym bag smelled really moldy after he left it in the car all weekend.
natural
You should throw away anything that looks moldy in the pantry.
natural
That old book in the basement is so moldy, you can barely open it without sneezing.
natural