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1. • • smelling unpleasantly old and slightly wet: musty old books a musty smell a musty room Compare frowsty UK informal disapproving
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   Aug 6, 2019 · Musty. A odor (usually sweat) that smells like wild onions. -girl walks past-. -Guy to friend- "She really needs some deodorant. -friend- "yeah she musty ". by BigGirlsStandBack August 6, 2019. Get the Musty mug.

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   There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective musty. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Apr 10, 2012 · adjective. of a person, smelling very bad. I just came back from playing basketball and I'm pretty musty. Last edited on Jul 26 2012. Submitted by Daaisy xD from North Las Vegas, NV 89032, USA on Apr 10 2012. Related words. Slang terms with the same meaning. None found. Slang terms with the same root words. None. How about some random words?

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   Aug 9, 2023 · The British Isles have a rich linguistic history with colloquial expressions like 'bloke', 'cheeky', 'mate', and 'blimey'. Navigate the myriad of British slang terms and idioms that offer a unique window into UK culture.

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   1. a. : impaired by damp or mildew : moldy. old musty books. musty hay. b. : tasting of mold. musty wine. c. : smelling of damp and decay : fusty. The cellar was musty. 2. a. : trite, stale. musty prose. b (1) : antiquated. musty customs. (2) : superannuated. musty slang. mustily. ˈmə-stə-lē. adverb. mustiness. ˈmə-stē-nəs.

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   1. having a stale, moldy smell or taste, as an unused room, food kept in a damp place, etc. 2. stale or trite; worn-out; antiquated. musty ideas. 3. dull; apathetic.

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   What does musty mean?

   • The meaning of MUSTY is impaired by damp or mildew : moldy. How to use musty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Musty.

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   What does a musty smell mean?

   • Use the word musty to describe an unclean, stale, and possibly moldy smell. If something smells musty that means it’s probably been sitting in a damp corner without any air for a little too long. Musty smells take time to develop: they’re caused by dampness and mold, and signal some amount of decay.

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   Where did the word musty come from?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective musty is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for musty is from 1492, in the writing of J. Ryman. musty is of uncertain origin.

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   How many meanings does the adjective musty have?

   • There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective musty. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the adjective musty? About 0.7 occurrences per million words in modern written English How is the adjective musty pronounced? Where does the adjective musty come from?

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   • Get the Musty mug. It can be utilized in two different ways. You have the dictionary version, which just mean that something has a rather foul stench. It is NOT pleasant to the nostrils.

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   What does McDonald's mean in slang?

   • Meaning: Slang term for McDonald’s. Origin: A colloquial abbreviation. Usage: “Fancy a burger from Maccy D’s?” Meaning: Very enthusiastic or eager. Origin: A phrase popularized by the Manchester music scene in the 1990s. Usage: “He’s mad for it every time there’s a new game out.” Meaning: Friend.

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   /ˈmʌsti/ /ˈmʌsɾi/ IPA guide. Other forms: mustiest; mustier; mustily. Use the word musty to describe an unclean, stale, and possibly moldy smell. If something smells musty that means it’s probably been sitting in a damp corner without any air for a little too long.