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

"Heb Isles" leaves behind a ship-shaped hole in the hearts of many former passengers and seafarers who have come to regard it as a trusty old friend.

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

Yet this is not to say that it will be easy to spot Tsuchinshan-ATLAS on any of these occasions — at least without a trusty pair of binoculars or low-powered telescope.

From Salon

The new film will see the evil penguin seek revenge on inventor Wallace and his trusty and loyal beagle Gromit.

From BBC

The typical, trusty aluminum Josephson junction is made of two layers of aluminum and a middle layer of aluminum oxide.

From Science Daily