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Is it bad to eat rust?

Yes, eating rust, aka iron oxide, can provide you with a lethal dosage of iron. If a small amount got on your tongue you should be fine but if you've ingested an amount larger than one eighth of a teaspoon you should watch for symptoms of iron poisoning.

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