Mouldy

usgb/ˈməʊldi/
adjective

Covered with or has growth of mould.

The bread in the cupboard is mouldy.
Visual representation of "mouldy" - Covered with or has growth of mould

Often appears as...

  • mouldy bread
  • mouldy cheese
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Visible Growth

Mouldy refers to visible spots or layers caused by fungal growth, often green, black, or white.

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She tossed the mouldy strawberries in the trash.
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Food and Objects

Commonly found on old food and damp surfaces or objects left in moist environments.

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I need to clean the mouldy shower curtain.
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Negative Connotation

The term often implies something is spoiled, unclean, and should be discarded.

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No one wants to eat mouldy fruit.
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