Dusty

/ˈdʌsti/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Covered with or resembling dust; not clean.

The dusty old shelves in the attic had not been touched in years.

Lacking brightness or clarity; dim.

She gazed out at the dusty horizon, where the sun was beginning to set.

Old-fashioned or out of date.

His dusty ideas about education are no longer relevant in today's world.

Middle English. From dust + -y.

dusty trails

Paths covered with dust, often indicating wear or age.

dusty old attic

A neglected and storage-filled space often associated with memories.

dusty corners

Areas that are often neglected or left uncleaned.

dust

Fine particles of matter that settle on surfaces.

dustpan

A tool used to collect dust or debris.

dustbowl

A term for an area experiencing severe soil erosion.

Describes someone or something as outdated or old.

That album is so dusty, no one listens to it anymore.

Referring to a person who is uncool or boring.

Don’t be dusty, join us for the party!