Moldy
adjective
Covered with or contains molds, which are a type of tiny fungi.
The cheese in the fridge has become moldy because it was left there for too long.
Often appears as...
- moldy bread
- moldy cheese
adjective
Old and musty, not fresh anymore.
The moldy smell from the attic made me sneeze.
Often appears as...
- moldy smell
- moldy room
adjective
Outdated, not relevant or interesting anymore.
His moldy jokes do not make anyone laugh now.
Often appears as...
- moldy jokes
- moldy ideas
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Covered with or contains molds, which are a type of tiny fungi.
The cheese in the fridge has become moldy because it was left there for too long.
Often appears as...
- moldy bread
- moldy cheese
adjective
Old and musty, not fresh anymore.
The moldy smell from the attic made me sneeze.
Often appears as...
- moldy smell
- moldy room
adjective
Outdated, not relevant or interesting anymore.
His moldy jokes do not make anyone laugh now.
Often appears as...
- moldy jokes
- moldy ideas
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Visible Growth
Look for fuzzy or slimy spots that indicate physical mold presence.
I noticed a moldy patch on the bread's surface.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Warning
Consuming moldy products can be unhealthy and sometimes dangerous.
Don't eat the moldy jam; it might make you sick.
Pro Tip 3/3Smell Indicator
A musty, damp smell often accompanies moldy items.
The moldy basement scent filled the air.
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Growth
Look for fuzzy or slimy spots that indicate physical mold presence.
I noticed a moldy patch on the bread's surface.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Warning
Consuming moldy products can be unhealthy and sometimes dangerous.
Don't eat the moldy jam; it might make you sick.
Pro Tip 3/3Smell Indicator
A musty, damp smell often accompanies moldy items.
The moldy basement scent filled the air.
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Growth
Look for fuzzy or slimy spots that indicate physical mold presence.
I noticed a moldy patch on the bread's surface.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Warning
Consuming moldy products can be unhealthy and sometimes dangerous.
Don't eat the moldy jam; it might make you sick.
Pro Tip 3/3Smell Indicator
A musty, damp smell often accompanies moldy items.
The moldy basement scent filled the air.
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Moving Meat - Deleted...
out for sure yeah they're all thought out they need working on now there's freezing outside it's a good to clear the freezer of all the caribou we've got how we put some more fish in they're gonna have to leave the door open because if you don't have a breeze this will turn moldy and if we leave the door open and close the front door and this
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Got seeds? Just add...
any time you work with such a dangerous substance. Place the seeds into a wire mesh pouch and immerse the pouch in the solution for ten minutes. Then take out the pouch and rinse it with clean water. Take out the seeds and, as before, spray them with bleach so they don't get moldy. If you try all of these methods,
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Isha Datar: How we could...
I mean, we haven't really seen this since our ancestors discovered fermentation a while back. What I mean by that is, we could have never looked at a glass of milk before we fermented foods and wanted it to be hard and stinky and moldy. You know, we could have never envisioned cheese
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Community-powered...
to protect, rebuild and beautify our communities, all while increasing energy efficiency. They don't think that anyone should have to choose between paying a high AC bill and living in a hot and moldy house that will worsen respiratory illnesses such as asthma or coronavirus.
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How record collectors...
was doing his weekly rounds of just hunting for records. He was in a flea market surrounded by thousands of other dirty, dusty, moldy records. That's where he found the "Piano" album. He wasn't specifically looking for it. Actually, you could say it sort of found him.
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This Scientist Wants to...
we grow a lot faster is we don't use any soil and sometimes we don't use any standing water so we just use mist the crazy part is the hairs of the plant get super pushy they almost look like moldy they're so fuzzy
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The truth about unwanted...
if only that were true. Instead, arousal nonconcordance. Say this to the confused teenager in your life who is just trying to figure out what, even, what? Say, if you bite this moldy fruit and your mouth waters,
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How the magic of...
and there was no food there, and there were thousands and thousands of bodies there. I slept for three days next to a dead man, just to get his ration of a tablespoon of moldy bread.
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This sea creature...
Can you guess what you’re looking at? Is it a fuzzy sock? An overripe banana? A moldy tube of toothpaste? In fact, this is the humble sea cucumber, and while it might look odd,
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Are food preservatives...
Food doesn't last. In days, sometimes hours, bread goes moldy, apple slices turn brown,
Video examples
Moving Meat - Deleted...
out for sure yeah they're all thought out they need working on now there's freezing outside it's a good to clear the freezer of all the caribou we've got how we put some more fish in they're gonna have to leave the door open because if you don't have a breeze this will turn moldy and if we leave the door open and close the front door and this
Video examples
Got seeds? Just add...
any time you work with such a dangerous substance. Place the seeds into a wire mesh pouch and immerse the pouch in the solution for ten minutes. Then take out the pouch and rinse it with clean water. Take out the seeds and, as before, spray them with bleach so they don't get moldy. If you try all of these methods,
Video examples
Isha Datar: How we could...
I mean, we haven't really seen this since our ancestors discovered fermentation a while back. What I mean by that is, we could have never looked at a glass of milk before we fermented foods and wanted it to be hard and stinky and moldy. You know, we could have never envisioned cheese
Video examples
Community-powered...
to protect, rebuild and beautify our communities, all while increasing energy efficiency. They don't think that anyone should have to choose between paying a high AC bill and living in a hot and moldy house that will worsen respiratory illnesses such as asthma or coronavirus.
Video examples
How record collectors...
was doing his weekly rounds of just hunting for records. He was in a flea market surrounded by thousands of other dirty, dusty, moldy records. That's where he found the "Piano" album. He wasn't specifically looking for it. Actually, you could say it sort of found him.
Video examples
This Scientist Wants to...
we grow a lot faster is we don't use any soil and sometimes we don't use any standing water so we just use mist the crazy part is the hairs of the plant get super pushy they almost look like moldy they're so fuzzy
Video examples
The truth about unwanted...
if only that were true. Instead, arousal nonconcordance. Say this to the confused teenager in your life who is just trying to figure out what, even, what? Say, if you bite this moldy fruit and your mouth waters,
Video examples
How the magic of...
and there was no food there, and there were thousands and thousands of bodies there. I slept for three days next to a dead man, just to get his ration of a tablespoon of moldy bread.
Video examples
This sea creature...
Can you guess what you’re looking at? Is it a fuzzy sock? An overripe banana? A moldy tube of toothpaste? In fact, this is the humble sea cucumber, and while it might look odd,
Video examples
Are food preservatives...
Food doesn't last. In days, sometimes hours, bread goes moldy, apple slices turn brown,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Patrick Fugit
American Actor
There are these girls who live in Maryland: they're the Patrick Super Fan Club Association of America. They've sent me videotapes of themselves just eating and talking about Hanson, and a loaf of bread that was really moldy by the time it got here.
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Rose George
British Journalist
Seafarers are used to being exploited. At sea, the captain moans at chandlers who supply ships with green bananas that will never ripen; at fruit that goes moldy obscenely fast; at sub-standard meat.
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Kerry Thornley
American Philosopher
Every few thousand years some shepard inhales smoke from a burning bush and has a vision or eats moldy rye bread in a cave and sees God.
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Daniel Craig
English Actor
It's a Tim sandwich. The meat is fresh, but the bread is moldy.
Quote examples
Patrick Fugit
American Actor
There are these girls who live in Maryland: they're the Patrick Super Fan Club Association of America. They've sent me videotapes of themselves just eating and talking about Hanson, and a loaf of bread that was really moldy by the time it got here.
Quote examples
Rose George
British Journalist
Seafarers are used to being exploited. At sea, the captain moans at chandlers who supply ships with green bananas that will never ripen; at fruit that goes moldy obscenely fast; at sub-standard meat.
Quote examples
Kerry Thornley
American Philosopher
Every few thousand years some shepard inhales smoke from a burning bush and has a vision or eats moldy rye bread in a cave and sees God.
Quote examples
Daniel Craig
English Actor
It's a Tim sandwich. The meat is fresh, but the bread is moldy.
Example 1 of 4
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