fusty

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective stale and unclean smelling
  2. adjective old-fashioned and out of date

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

musty, frowsty

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