trusty
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3.0
- adjective
- /ˈtrʌsti/
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fiable
- I was also awarded Cisco, the trusty mount that carried me across the field.
She said go back to your trusty friend and try this guy.
- She said go back to your trusty friend and try this guy.
- And now I can put on my trusty headband.
- It might be good in the summer with my old trusty fave, the Nars Shear Glow.
Examples
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Being anal, he dutifully records daily expenses in his trusty little notebook.
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No problem, We have your trusty iPhone.
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Together, with their trusty robot...
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The only thing you really need to wear on election day is your trusty sense of optimism.
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So Sean brought his trusty little kit.
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Happy holidays from your trusty team of producers.
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She said go back to your trusty friend and try this guy.
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I am, and this is my trusty servant, Patsy.
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Hiking in Iceland with the trusty book by his side.
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My trusty friend always supports me when I need help.
Synonyms
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1.0
Recognized as real, for example an owner or heir
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1.0
Always supporting a person or group, especially in hard times
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2.7
Able to be trusted to do what is expected
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2.1
A person or thing you can depend on to be honest
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2.3
A person or thing you can trust to do what they promise
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7.1
Loyal and reliable in support or work
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1.4
A person or group people rely on because they are honest
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4.3
Very steady and reliable in what someone does
Confident and reliable when making decisions or taking action
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How Trustworthy
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Etymology
The word trusty comes from trust + -y, and trust comes from an old Norse word meaning 'help' or 'confidence'. So a trusty is someone or something you can rely on, which is why it means 'reliable'.