trustycure

noun
UK /ˈtrʌsti kjʊə/
US /ˈtrʌsti kjʊr/

A pretend medicine that makes you feel safe and better.

The teddy bear gave the scared puppy a trustycure to help it calm down.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A simple solution that people believe in because it feels reassuring.

A warm hug is a trustycure for a bad day.

3. A made-up potion in stories that works because the character believes in it.

In the fairy tale, the old wizard's trustycure made the dragon smile again.

4. Something that helps you feel brave and cared for when you are worried.

Her lucky stone was a trustycure whenever she felt nervous at school.