adverb
- in a rusty manner; with rust or corrosion
- in a way that shows lack of practice or skill due to disuse
Examples
- The old gate creaked rustily as it swung open.
- The hinges moved rustily after years of neglect.
- He played the piano rustily after not practicing for months.
- She rustily attempted the dance steps she once knew well.
- The machinery operated rustily due to poor maintenance.
- The chain rattled rustily in the wind.