What does MOSSY mean?
Word: Mossy
- Parts of Speech: adjective
- Definitions: covered in or resembling moss; old-fashioned or outdated
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈmɑsi/, UK: /ˈmɒsi/
- Origin and Usage: The word "mossy" is derived from the noun "moss," which comes from the Old English word "mos." The adjective form of "mossy" has been in use since the 16th century to describe things covered in moss. In a figurative sense, "mossy" has been used since the 19th century to describe things that are old-fashioned or outdated.
- Synonyms: green, verdant, overgrown, outdated, antiquated
- Related Words: dusty, rusty, musty, hussy, pussy
- Example Sentences:
- The old stone wall was covered in mossy green growth.
- The antique shop was filled with mossy relics from a bygone era.
- The mossy smell of the forest filled her nostrils.
- Her mossy ideas about gender roles were out of step with modern times.
- The mossy traditions of the small town were fiercely protected by its residents.
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