Looking for the meaning of the word RUSTY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RUSTY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Rusty
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English rūstig(see rust, -y)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrʌsti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a metal object) affected by rust
Short Definition:affected by rust
Examples:- a rusty hinge
Definition:
(of knowledge or a skill) impaired by lack of recent practice
Short Definition:impaired by lack of recent practice
Examples:- my typing is a little rusty
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