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Definition of FUSTY



1

British: impaired by age or dampness : moldy


2

: saturated with dust and stale odors : musty


3

: rigidly old-fashioned or reactionary

— fus·ti·ly adverb

— fus·ti·ness noun


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Examples of FUSTY

The trunk was full of fusty clothing.



Origin of FUSTY

probably alteration of Middle English foisted, foist musty, from foist wine cask, from Anglo-French fust, fuist wood, tree trunk, cask, from Medieval Latin fustis
First Known Use: 14th century


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Synonyms: fetid, foul, frowsty [chiefly British], frowsy (or frowzy), funky, malodorous, musty, noisome, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong

Antonyms: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory (also savoury), scented, sweet





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Rhymes with FUSTY

busty, crusty, dusty, gusty, lusty, musty, rusty, trusty


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i actually thought it meant fussy. not that simple though it seems!

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