musty

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a stale, damp, or moldy smell.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with musty
rust , dust , hust , rusty

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Variants

List of all variants of musty that leads to same result
mustier , mustiest , mustily , mustiness , mustinesses , musty

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Etymology

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Originally meant ‘rotten’ or ‘decayed’. From Old French moust, must, meaning ‘mold, decay’.

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Trivia

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1. Musty odors can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms.

2. Musty smells can be found in old books, wine, cheese, and certain types of food.

3. Musty odors can trigger allergic reactions in some people.

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Related Concepts

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1. mold: A type of fungus that grows on decaying organic matter and can produce musty odors.

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Culture

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In literature, musty can refer to old or forgotten places, things, or ideas. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the old library in Tom Buchanan's house is described as musty.

How to Memorize "musty"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, dusty, old library with musty books.

2. associate
   

   - Associate musty with old, stale, and forgotten things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym MUSTY: Musty, Unpleasant, Stale, Tired, and Yucky.

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