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moth·y

(mô′thē, mŏth′ē)

adj. moth·i·er, moth·i·est

1. Infested by moths.

2. Moth-eaten.

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mothy

(ˈmɒθɪ)

adj, mothier or mothiest

1. ragged; moth-eaten

2. containing moths; full of moths

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moth•y

(ˈmɔ θi, ˈmɒθ i)

adj. moth•i•er, moth•i•est.

1. containing moths.

2. moth-eaten.

[1590–1600]

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Adj.	1.	mothy - worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths; "moth-eaten blankets" moth-eaten worn - affected by wear; damaged by long use; "worn threads on the screw"; "a worn suit"; "the worn pockets on the jacket"
	2.	mothy - infested with moths troubled - characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need; "troubled areas"; "fell into a troubled sleep"; "a troubled expression"; "troubled teenagers"