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trusty

/ˈtrʌs.ti/
trus · ty
Adverb:trustily
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Plural:trusties
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trusty Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Able to be relied on as honest, dependable, or effective (in modern usage, typically applied to a favorite tool, vehicle, or long-serving item).

Example

"The carpenter reached for his trusty tape measure to double-check the dimensions of the cabinet."

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• noun

1

A prisoner who is granted special privileges or responsibilities inside a prison in return for good behavior and reliability.

Example

"Because of his exemplary conduct over five years, the warden assigned him to work as a trusty in the prison library."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the noun 'trusty' (a reliable prisoner granted special privileges) with 'trustee' (a person or member of a board given legal responsibility to administer property or assets for another).

• Rhymes for trusty

• Nearby Words

trustworthily
trustworthiness
trustworthy
trusty
truth
truther
truthful

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English (13th century) from the noun 'trust' and the suffix '-y', partly modeled on Old Norse 'traustr' (strong, safe, reliable).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trusty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trusty
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