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Definition of moldy

moldy

/ˈmoʊl.di/
(UK: mouldy)
mol · dy
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moldy Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

American Covered with or smelling of a fuzzy fungal growth caused by dampness or decay.

Example

"We had to throw away the loaf of bread because the bottom slices had turned moldy."

2

American Outdated, dreary, or lacking freshness and vitality due to age or neglect.

Example

"The historian spent weeks sorting through moldy records in the basement of the county courthouse."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "moldy" in American English and "mouldy" in British and Commonwealth English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century as Middle English 'mowldy', formed from the noun 'mold' (likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse 'mygla', meaning mold or mildew) plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moldy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moldy
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