FUSTY


Meaning of FUSTY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fʌsti ]

( fustier, fustiest)

1.

If you describe something or someone as fusty , you disapprove of them because they are old-fashioned in attitudes or ideas.

The fusty old establishment refused to recognise the demand for popular music.

ADJ [ disapproval ]

2.

A fusty place or thing has a smell that is not fresh or pleasant.

...fusty old carpets.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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