Definition of moldy

moldyadjective

bị mốc

/ˈməʊldi//ˈməʊldi/

"Moldy" comes from the Old English word "molde," meaning "earth" or "soil." Over time, "molde" shifted to refer to the fuzzy growth that appears on decaying matter, a phenomenon often observed in the earth. The suffix "-y" was added, forming "moldy," to describe something covered or affected by this growth, emphasizing the unpleasant, decaying aspect of mold.

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covered with or containing mold

bị phủ hoặc chứa nấm mốc

Example:
  • moldy bread/cheese

    bánh mì/phô mai bị mốc

  • Strawberries go moldy very quickly.

    Dâu tây rất nhanh bị mốc.

old and not in good condition

cũ và không ở trong tình trạng tốt

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