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 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
5 : hoarse, grating

— rust·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— rust·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun