English · Slang Attested

derust

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To regain one's skills at a game after not having played for a while; to reverse the process of rusting.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tái giành kỹ năng trong một trò chơi sau khi không chơi trong một thời gian

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I don't understand explanations like these. He wanted to 'derust' by having something help play the game for him? That's not derusting, that's straight up sticking your dick into a bucket full of iron filings left out in the rain for three weeks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “derust” mean?

To regain one's skills at a game after not having played for a while; to reverse the process of rusting.

Is “derust” formal or informal?

derust is generally slang.

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