trusty

1 of 2

adjective

ˈtrə-stē 

trustier; trustiest

: trustworthy, dependable

a trusty friend

a hiker's trusty compass

his trusty pocketknife

trustiness noun

trusty

2 of 2

noun

ˈtrə-stē 

also

ˌtrə-ˈstē 

plural trusties

: a trusty or trusted person

specifically : a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

Synonyms of trusty

Adjective

• reliable
• good
• true
• responsible
• safe

Examples of trusty in a Sentence

Adjective

movie cowboys always get on their trusty horses and ride off into the sunset

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

High repair, maintenance costs John MacKenzie has been repairing cars as a trusty mechanic at his shop in Boston's Brighton neighborhood for half a century, while watching those costs rise firsthand. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Who would’ve thought, for example, that Wallace was constantly hiding behind the lens of his trusty camera as a way to numb himself to the horrors of the world? — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Noun

But after all that use, your trusty set of microfiber cloths may lose their cleaning power. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026

Hermès is trending on TikTok, as the trusty Birkin continues to establish itself as a cultural juggernaut. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1570, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trusty

• crusty
• dusty
• gusty
• lusty
• musty
• rusty

Kids Definition

trusty

1 of 2 adjective

ˈtrəs-tē 

trustier; trustiest

: trustworthy, reliable

a Boy Scout's trusty pocketknife

trusty

2 of 2 noun

ˈtrəs-tē 

also ˌtrəs-​ ˈtē

plural trusties

: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges

Legal Definition

trusty

noun

ˈtrəs-tē 

plural trusties

: a convict considered trustworthy and allowed special privileges