trustyshortening
nounUK /ˈtrʌstiˌʃɔːtənɪŋ/
US /ˈtrʌstiˌʃɔːrtənɪŋ/
A kind of fat used in baking that you can always count on to make cakes and cookies soft.
Grandma always keeps a tub of trustyshortening in the cupboard for her famous cookies.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A reliable way to make a job or trip take less time.
Taking the train is a trustyshortening for the long commute.
3. A dependable person who helps you finish tasks faster.
Our new helper is a real trustyshortening around the office.
4. A shortcut that you can always rely on.
The back road is a trustyshortening to the beach.