trusty

[ truhs-tee ]

adjective

, trust·i·er, trust·i·est.

1. able to be trusted or relied on; trustworthy; reliable.
2. Archaic. trustful.

noun

, plural trust·ies.

1. a person or thing that is trusted.
2. a well-behaved and trustworthy convict to whom special privileges are granted.

trusty

/ ˈtrʌstɪ /

adjective

1. faithful or reliable
2. archaic.
   trusting

noun

1. someone who is trusted, esp a convict to whom special privileges are granted

Derived Forms

• ˈtrustily, adverb
• ˈtrustiness, noun

Other Words From

• trusti·ly adverb
• trusti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trusty¹

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; trust, -y ¹

Example Sentences

The four-man defence in front of the Denmark goalkeeper will rightly be at the forefront of the plaudits, though, particularly centre-back pairing Liam Scales and Auston Trusty.

From BBC

In the absence of first pick Cameron Carter-Vickers, Scales and Trusty defended resolutely by making 24 clearances between them.

From BBC

"Scales and Trusty were outstanding," former Scotland forward James McFadden said on BBC Sportsound.

From BBC

I am often out hiking alongside Maggie May, my trusty trail dog, whether it’s for work or fun.

From Los Angeles Times

Daizen Maeda did it; Alastair Johnston did it; Auston Trusty did it.

From BBC