mouldy
Translation
moldy, musty
Examples
The bread has gone mouldy.
The bread has gone moldy.
It smells a bit mouldy in this room.
It smells a bit moldy in this room.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is/gets moldy describes something covered in mold The bread has gone moldy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: musty, stale; Antonyms: fresh
Etymology
From 'mold' (the fungus) + the adjective-forming suffix '-y'.
Memory Tips
Picture a moldy old piece of cheese left in the fridge for too long.