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rusty
01
covered with a reddish or brownish coating called rust that forms on iron or steel when exposed to moisture and air
Examples
The old bike was rusty after being left outside for years.
The rusty gate creaked when he tried to open it.
02
of the brown color of rust
03
ancient
04
describing a skill that is not as good as before, because of neglect or lack of practice
Examples
His rusty tennis skills made it hard for him to keep up with the game.
She felt rusty at writing after not practicing for several years.
Lexical Tree
rusty
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