Meaning & Definition of word "Rusty"

Rusty

/ˈrʌsti/

1. covered with or affected by rust; corroded.
- Example: The old bicycle was left out in the rain and became rusty.
2. lacking freshness or good condition; deteriorated.
- Example: His rusty skills in writing required a lot of practice to improve.
3. out of practice; not adept due to lack of recent use.
- Example: After years of not playing the piano, she felt her playing was quite rusty.
4. having a dull, reddish-brown color resembling rust.
- Example: The rusty color of the leaves indicated they were nearing the end of their life cycle.

Middle English rusti, from rust + -y

rusty skills:

skills that are not fresh or practiced and have deteriorated

rusty old thing:

referring to an object that is old and not functioning well

rust:

the reddish-brown oxidized coating on iron or steel

corrosion:

the process of deterioration as a result of chemical interactions

Meaning: Outdated or no longer effective

Example Sentence: That software feels rusty, it's time for an update.

Meaning: A person who hasn't practiced a skill recently

Example Sentence: He's a bit rusty at basketball after not playing all season.