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rusty adjective [ ˈrʌsti ]

• (of a metal object) affected by rust.
• "a rusty hinge"
Similar: rusted, rust-covered, corroded, oxidized, tarnished, discoloured, aeruginous,
• (of knowledge or a skill) impaired by lack of recent practice.
• "my typing is a little rusty"
Similar: out of practice, not as good as it used to be, below par, unpractised, not what it was, neglected, deficient, impaired, weak,
Origin: Old English rūstig (see rust, -y1).


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