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Fusty vs Moldy - What's the difference?
fusty
|
moldy
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As adjectives the difference between
fusty
and
moldy
is that
fusty
is moldy or musty while
moldy
is covered with mold.
fusty
English
Adjective
(
er
)
Moldy or musty.
Stale-smelling or stuffy.
(figuratively, by extension) old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
(of wine) Tasting of the cask.
Quotations
* (
English Citations of "fusty"
)
Derived terms
* fustily * fustiness
moldy
English
Alternative forms
* mouldy (
UK
)
Adjective
(
en-adj
)
Covered with mold.
Stale or musty.