adjective
General Slang
foisty
FOY-stee · adjective · informal
Musty or stale-smelling
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Definitions
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Musty, stale or mouldy in smell.
“That old coat smells foisty.”
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foisty In A Sentence
That old coat smells foisty.
Origin & Usage
From 'fusty', meaning stale-smelling.
Variants
fusty
People Also Ask
What does 'foisty' mean?
It means musty, stale or mouldy in smell.
Where does 'foisty' come from?
It derives from 'fusty', meaning stale-smelling, and is common in North East dialect.
How do you use 'foisty'?
Use it to describe a stale smell, as in 'That old coat smells foisty.'
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