rusty
Translation
rusty, out of practice, rust-coloured
Examples
The old bike was very rusty.
The old bike was very rusty.
My Spanish is a little rusty.
My Spanish is a little rusty.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is rusty The old car is rusty.
((one's skill)) is rusty My French is a bit rusty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: corroded, out of practice; Antonyms: polished, practiced
Etymology
From the noun 'rust'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a rusty machine that doesn't work well, just like a skill you haven't used.