Magamuyamoy (en. Musty)

/maɡamuˈjamoj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a stale or foul odor, typically associated with decay.
The musty air gave an unpleasant feeling throughout the room.
Ang magamuyamoy na hangin ay nagbigay ng pakiramdam ng hindi kaaya-aya sa buong silid.
Indicating an unclean state of things, often caused by humidity.
The musty smell of the old book reached my nose.
Ang magamuyamoy na amoy ng lumang aklat ay umabot sa aking ilong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Musty smell
Unpleasant or foul odor.
Amoy magamuyamoy

Related Words

smell
The ability or condition to perceive odors.
amoy
rotten
State of having a bad smell due to decay.
bulok

Slang Meanings

Too windy or too cool.
It's really cold here, it's like you're feeling the wind outside.
Ang lamig dito, para kang nagmamagamuyamoy sa labas.
Moving around like in the wind.
Of course, the shirts can't help but sway in the wind.
Siyempre, hindi pwedeng hindi magamuyamoy ang mga sando sa hangin.