"foisty" meaning in English

See foisty in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈfɔɪstɪ/ Forms: more foisty [comparative], most foisty [superlative]
Etymology: From foist + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|foist|-y}} foist + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} foisty (comparative more foisty, superlative most foisty)
  1. mouldy, musty, fusty
    Sense id: en-foisty-en-adj-EWE45cR4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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