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1rusty
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
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First Known Use of RUSTY
before 12th century
2rusty
adjective rus·ty \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
RUSTIER Defined for Kids
rusty
adjective \ˈrə-stē\
rust·i·errust·i·est
Definition of RUSTY for Kids
1
: affected by rust <a rusty nail>
2
: less skilled and slow through lack of practice or use <Living alone on a mountain … your speaking voice gets rusty. — Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain>
— rust·i·ness noun
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