Musty /(?)/

Mus·ty

Musty

a.
  1. Having the rank, pungent, offensive odor and taste which substances of organic origin acquire during warm, moist weather; foul or sour and fetid; moldy; as, musty corn; musty books.
  2. Spoiled by age; rank; stale.
    The proverb is somewhat musty.
  3. Dull; heavy; spiritless.