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rusty

[ˈrʌsti]

rusty Definition

  • 1covered with rust; affected by rust
  • 2lacking skill or practice, especially in a sport or other activity

Using rusty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rusty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The old bike was left outside and now it's all rusty.

  • Example

    I used to play tennis a lot, but now I'm too rusty to compete.

  • Example

    He's a bit rusty on the guitar after not playing for years.

rusty Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with rusty

  • a nail that has become rusty

    Example

    Be careful not to step on that rusty nail!

  • a voice that is hoarse or rough, often due to illness or lack of use

    Example

    After being sick for a week, she had a rusty voice.

  • a gate that has become rusty and difficult to open or close

    Example

    The rusty gate creaked loudly as he pushed it open.

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Summary: rusty in Brief

The term 'rusty' [ˈrʌsti] can refer to something covered with rust or lacking skill or practice. Examples include 'The old bike was left outside and now it's all rusty,' and 'I used to play tennis a lot, but now I'm too rusty to compete.' Phrases like 'rusty nail' and 'rusty voice' denote specific instances of rustiness.

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