Main Entry:

¹rusty

Pronunciation:

\ˈrəs-tē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

rust·i·er; rust·i·est

Date:

before 12th century

1: affected by or as if by rust ; especially : stiff with or as if with rust2: inept and slow through lack of practice or old age3 a: of the color rust b: dulled in color or appearance by age and use <rusty old boots>4: outmoded5: hoarse, grating

— rust·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— rust·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun