trusty

1 of 2

adjective

trustier; trustiest
: trustworthy, dependable
a trusty friend
his trusty pocketknife
trustiness noun

trusty

2 of 2

noun

plural trusties
: a trusty or trusted person
specifically : a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

Examples of trusty in a Sentence

Adjective movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset
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Adjective
My trusty spreadsheet’s review of new state-to-state migration data from the Census Bureau shows 127,542 fewer California left in 2023 for elsewhere in the US compared with 2022. Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024 Start with a hearty and creamy egg base and then combine hash browns, bacon, and asparagus in that trusty skillet. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
Grandma's favorite time-saving trick is to rely on the trusty the slow-cooker to make sweet, tender onions that require little to no stirring. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 Until that day, my trusty yet tired Intel iMac from 5 years ago will have to suffice. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trusty 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trusty was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Trusty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trusty. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

trusty

1 of 2 adjective
trustier; trustiest
: trustworthy, reliable
a Boy Scout's trusty pocketknife

trusty

2 of 2 noun
ˈtrəs-tē How to pronounce trusty (audio)
 also ˌtrəs-​  ˈtē
plural trusties
: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

Legal Definition

trusty

noun
plural trusties
: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

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