mothy

/ˈmoʊθi/

Definitions

1. adjective

covered or infested with moths or moth-like insects

“The antique rug was mothy from years of storage.”

2. noun

a person who is fond of moths or moth collecting

“The entomologist was an avid mothy, with a collection of over 1,000 specimens.”

Synonyms

  • insect-infested
  • moth-eaten

Antonyms

  • insect-free
  • moth-free