musky

See also: mušky

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈmʌs.ki/
  • Rhymes: -ʌski

Etymology 1

From musk +‎ -y.

Adjective

musky (comparative muskier, superlative muskiest)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of musk, especially in scent.
    • 2021 April 18, Christy Stratton & Erin Wagoner, “Hoot 'N Haw” (0:52 from the start), in Bless the Harts‎[1], season 2, episode 18, spoken by Wayne Edwards (Ike Barinholtz):
      “You got to do something about your yard.” “My yard? We've been over this, Wayne. Why would I allow a seasonal skunk orgy on my land, huh? They ruined my papasan chair with their musky lovemaking. No, no no. These skunks are your problem, Wayne.”
Derived terms

Etymology 2

Shortening of muskellunge.

Noun

musky (plural muskies)

  1. muskellunge

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