musty
beginnerA2/ˈmʌsti/ · mus-ty
Having a stale or damp smell, often due to age or decay.
Meanings
Having a stale or damp smell, often due to age or decay.
پرانی یا سڑی ہوئی بو رکھنے والا، عموماً عمر یا سڑنے کی وجہ سے۔
بوسیدہ
boseeda
Common Collocations
- musty smell
- musty basement
- musty books
Example Sentences
The musty smell in the old library made it hard to concentrate.
پرانے کتب خانے میں بوسیدہ بو نے توجہ مرکوز کرنا مشکل بنا دیا۔
Purane kutub khaney mein boseeda boo ne tawajjo markaz karna mushkil bana diya.
He found a musty old box in the attic filled with forgotten memories.
اس نے چھت کے کمرے میں ایک بوسیدہ پرانی ڈبہ پایا جو بھولی بسری یادوں سے بھرا ہوا تھا۔
Us ne chhat ke kamray mein aik boseeda purani daba paya jo bhooli busri yaadon se bhara hua tha.
The musty aroma of the bread signaled it was past its prime.
روٹی کی بوسیدہ خوشبو نے اشارہ دیا کہ یہ اپنے عروج کے زمانے سے گزر چکی ہے۔
Roti ki boseeda khushboo ne ishaara diya ke yeh apne urooaj ke zamany se guzar chuki hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a dusty attic full of musty boxes.
Imagine opening an old box in a dark, damp attic and smelling its ancient, musty contents.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Middle English "muste" — mildewed, rotten
First known use: 14th century
The word 'musty' originates from Middle English 'muste', which relates to mildew or a damp smell. Initially used to describe the smell of old or damp items, it has retained that meaning through centuries.