RUSTY

I. adjective (rustier; -est) Date: before 12th century affected by or as if by rust, inept and slow through lack of practice or old age, 3. of the color rust, dulled in color or appearance by age and use , outmoded , hoarse , grating , rustily adverb rustiness noun II. adjective (rustier; -est) Etymology: alteration of restive Date: 1625 ill-natured , surly