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1trusty
adjective \ˈtrəs-tē\
: able to be depended on
trust·i·ertrust·i·est
Full Definition of TRUSTY
: trustworthy, dependable <a trusty friend> <his trusty pocketknife>
— trust·i·ness noun
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First Known Use of TRUSTY
14th century
Related to TRUSTY
- Synonyms
- calculable, good, reliable, responsible, safe, secure, solid, steady, sure, tried, tried-and-true, true, trustable, trustworthy, dependable
- Antonyms
- dodgy [chiefly British], uncertain, undependable, unreliable, unsafe, untrustworthy
2trusty
noun \ˈtrəs-tē also ˌtrəs-ˈtē\
: a prisoner who is trusted and given special privileges because of good behavior
plural trust·ies
Full Definition of TRUSTY
: a trusty or trusted person; specifically : a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges
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First Known Use of TRUSTY
1573
TRUSTY Defined for Kids
trusty
adjective \ˈtrə-stē\
trust·i·ertrust·i·est
Definition of TRUSTY for Kids
: worthy of being depended on
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