rusty

¹rusty

adj \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

5

: hoarse, grating

— rust·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb

— rust·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of RUSTY

before 12th century

Rhymes with RUSTY

busty, crusty, dusty, fusty, gusty, lusty, musty, trusty