Meaning & use

rutty

adjective·Everyday

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Full of ruts; marked by deep grooves or tracks, especially in a road or path.

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The rutty dirt road made for a bumpy ride to the farmhouse.

After the spring thaw, the trail became too rutty for regular bikes.

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Formed from rut, a long, deep track left by the repeated passage of wheels.

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