adj
trusty
TRUHS-tee
adj
1
Reliable and dependable, especially through long use or experience.
"He grabbed his trusty old toolbox before heading out."
noun
1
A prisoner given special privileges for good behaviour.
"The trusty was allowed to work outside the prison walls unsupervised."
How to Use Trusty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs an adjective, describes something reliable you've depended on for a long time; as a noun, it refers to a trusted prisoner.
When to use it
The adjective sense has a slightly old-fashioned, affectionate tone, as in "trusty steed" or "trusty companion."
Common pairings
trusty companion
trusty old car
Word Forms
trustier comparative, trusties plural, Trustys plural, trustiest superlative
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