trusty
Trusty (adj) means Reliable and dependable, especially through long use or experience. Example: “He grabbed his trusty old toolbox before heading out.”
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.
The adjective sense has a slightly old-fashioned, affectionate tone, as in "trusty steed" or "trusty companion."
Word forms
trustier comparative, trusties plural, Trustys plural, trustiest superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English trusty, tristy, tresty, equivalent to trust + -y.
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Rhymes for trusty
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What does “trusty” mean?
The word “trusty” means reliable and dependable, especially through long use or experience. In plain terms, as an adjective, describes something reliable you've depended on for a long time; as a noun, it refers to a trusted prisoner.
How do you pronounce “trusty”?
“Trusty” is pronounced TRUHS-tee (/ˈtɹʌsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “trusty” in a sentence?
Here is “trusty” used in a sentence: “He grabbed his trusty old toolbox before heading out.”
What part of speech is “trusty”?
Depending on how it is used, “trusty” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “trusty” have?
“Trusty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: reliable and dependable, especially through long use or experience.
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