Definition of MOSSY

mossy

Plural: mossies, mossys

Adjective Satellite

  • overgrown with moss
  • (used pejoratively) out of fashion; old fashioned

Adj

  • Covered in or overgrown with moss.

Noun

  • Alternative form of mossie (“mosquito”).

Adjective

  • Covered or overgrown with moss; having a soft, velvety texture.

Examples

  • The ancient Scrabble dictionary was MOSSY with age, yet still held winning words.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English mossy, equivalent to moss + -y.

Synonyms

fogyish, moss-grown, stick-in-the-mud, stodgy

Scrabble Score: 10

mossy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
mossy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mossy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

mossy: valid Words With Friends Word