rusty

Word parts

rust + -y

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrʌsti/

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Adjective

Positive rusty

Comparative rustier

Superlative rustiest

1. If something is rusty, it has rust on it covering most of it.
2. If a person's skill in doing something is rusty, it means that they have not done that task in a long period of time and may be unfamiliar with the steps.