mouldy

[ mohl-dee ]

noun

, British Military Slang.

, plural mould·ies.

1. a torpedo.

mouldy

/ ˈməʊldɪ /

adjective

1. covered with mould
2. stale or musty, esp from age or lack of use
3. slang.
   boring; dull

Derived Forms

• ˈmouldiness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mouldy¹

1915–20; probably identical with Scottish and north dial. moudie a mole

Example Sentences

On housing, she pledged to "clamp down on damp and mouldy homes" by implementing Awaab's law and extending it to cover the private rented sector as well as social housing.

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Residents in parts of Mid-Ulster say their tap water has a "rank" and "mouldy" taste.

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On occasion, some are forced to live with their entire family in one cramped, sometimes mouldy, room.

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“It was disgusting,” she said, explaining that the walls were damp and mouldy, while the flat was dirty and stunk of cigarette smoke.

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Inspectors found mouldy fruit in the fridge, poor cleaning practices and fruit flies around the kitchen.

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