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fusty

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌsti/

The English word “fusty” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Moldy or musty.
  2. Stale-smelling or stuffy.
  3. Old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
  4. Tasting of the cask.

Etymology

From Middle English fusty, equivalent to fust + -y. Compare Scots foosty.

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