rusty
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adjective \ˈrəs-tē\rust·i·errust·i·est
Definition of RUSTY
1
: affected by or as if by rust; especially : stiff with or as if with rust
2
: inept and slow through lack of practice or old age
3
a : of the color rust b : dulled in color or appearance by age and use <rusty old boots>
4
: outmoded
First Known Use of RUSTY
before 12th century
2rus·ty
adjective \ˈrəs-tē\rus·ti·errus·ti·est
Definition of RUSTY
chiefly dialect : ill-natured, surly
Origin of RUSTY
alteration of restive
First Known Use: 1625
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