muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
muskiness noun

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Using a custom Blue Ridge musky rod and a baitcaster spooled with 80-pound braid and a steel leader, Norgrove was throwing an Angry Dragon, a flashy, extra-long bait with a heavy duty blade. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025 Think musky candles, dim lighting, lo-fi jazz and smooth whiskey with a big cube. Kelly Rook Daly, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025 The musky, second-skin scent melds notes of bergamot, white amber, and musk for a fragrance that’s fresh and cozy at the same time. Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025 Her shoulders were wide and her voice had a low, musky quality that reminded Lucy of motor oil. Literary Hub, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for musky

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of musky was in 1580

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“Musky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musky. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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musky

adjective
muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
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