Rusty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective, rust·i·er, rust·i·est.
  1. covered with or affected by rust.
  2. consisting of or produced by rust.
  3. of or tending toward the color rust; rust-colored.
  4. faded or shabby; impaired by time or wear, as clothes or drapery.
  5. impaired through disuse or neglect: My Latin is rusty.
  6. having lost agility or alertness; out of practice: I am a bit rusty at tennis.
  7. (of a sound) grating or harsh.
adjective, rust·i·er, rust·i·est.
  1. restive; stubborn: a rusty horse.
  2. ill-tempered; cross.
noun
  1. a male or female given name.
adjective rustier or rustiest
  1. covered with, affected by, or consisting of rust
  2. of the colour rust
  3. discoloured by age
  4. (of the voice) tending to croak
  5. old-fashioned in appearance; seemingly antiquated
  6. out of practice; impaired in skill or knowledge by inaction or neglect
  7. (of plants) affected by the rust fungus
Rusty (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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