rustbucket
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An old, neglected vehicle, usually a car, a freighter, or a truck.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
That sagging old rustbucket is designed like a garbage scow!
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 “rustbucket” mean?
An old, neglected vehicle, usually a car, a freighter, or a truck.
Is “rustbucket” formal or informal?
rustbucket is generally slang.