adj
moldy
MOHL-dee
adj
1
Covered with mold; gone bad from fungal growth.
"They threw out the moldy bread."
"The basement smelled damp and moldy."
How to Use Moldy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes food, fabric, or surfaces that have gone bad and grown fungus.
UK vs US
Spelled "mouldy" in British English.
Word Forms
moldier comparative, more moldy comparative, moldiest superlative, most moldy superlative
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Etymology
Formed from mold plus the adjective suffix -y.