fust

[fʌst]

fust Definition

• 1. a musty or stale smell or taste
• 2. to become musty or stale

Using fust: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fust" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The old books had a fusty smell.

• Example

  The room was fusty and needed to be aired out.

• Example

  The bread had fusted after being left out for too long.

fust Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fust

• mustiness
• staleness
• dankness
• moldiness

Phrases with fust

• fusty air

  air that is stale and has an unpleasant smell

  Example

  The attic was filled with fusty air.

• fusty odor

  an unpleasant smell caused by something being old and stale

  Example

  The fusty odor of the antique shop was overwhelming.

• fusty taste

  a stale or musty taste in food or drink

  Example

  The beer had a fusty taste due to being stored improperly.

Origins of fust

from Middle English 'fuste', meaning 'smell bad'

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Summary: fust in Brief

'Fust' [fʌst] refers to a musty or stale smell or taste. It can describe anything from old books to food that has gone bad. The term can also be used as a verb to describe the process of becoming musty or stale.