Meaning & use
trusty
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Reliable and able to be trusted, especially through long experience.
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He grabbed his trusty old backpack before setting off.
The trusty mechanic fixed the car within the hour.
A note on using this word
As a noun, a 'trusty' is also a prison inmate granted special privileges for good behavior.
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2. noun
A trusted prison inmate granted special privileges or responsibilities.
The trusty helped guards distribute meals throughout the cell block.
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