B2adjectivehomeeducation
US/ˈrʌs.ti/
UK/ˈrʌs.ti/
covered in rust; also not as good as before because you have not practiced for a long time
In context
The old gate is so rusty that it makes a terrible noise when you open it.
My English is a bit rusty because I haven't used it since university.
Be careful with that rusty nail; you might need a tetanus shot.
Words that go with rusty
adverb + adjective
- a bit rustyMy guitar playing is a bit rusty.
adjective + noun
- rusty nailHe stepped on a rusty nail at the building site.
- rusty old bikeHe still rides a rusty old bike to work.
- rusty pipesRusty pipes can make tap water brown.
verb + adjective
- get rustySkills get rusty if you don't use them.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My English is rust.Correct: My English is rusty.