rustily
/ˈrʌstəli/
adverb
- In a way that shows lack of practice or skill; awkwardly or stiffly.
- The actor delivered his lines rustily during the first rehearsal.
- He rustily fumbled with the lock, unable to remember the combination.
- After not playing piano for years, she performed the piece rustily.
- With a sound or appearance like rust; in a rusty manner.
- The old gate swung rustily on its hinges.
- The metal sign hung rustily from a single nail.
- Water dripped rustily from the corroded pipe.
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