rusty
|rus/ty|
B2
/ˈrʌsti/
covered with rust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rusty' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rustig,' where 'rust' meant 'reddish-brown coating.'
Historical Evolution
'rustig' changed from Middle English word 'rusti' and eventually became the modern English word 'rusty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'covered with rust,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'impaired by lack of practice.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
covered with or consisting of rust.
The old bicycle was rusty after being left outside for years.
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Adjective 2
impaired by lack of recent practice.
My French is a bit rusty since I haven't spoken it in years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41