noun
Street Slang
trusty
TRUSS-tee · noun · slang
A convict given privileges, sometimes for informing.
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A trusty is an inmate granted responsibilities and privileges by prison authorities; in older cant it also implied a convict who carried tales to the guards.
“As a trusty he had run of the corridors the other inmates never saw.”
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trusty In A Sentence
As a trusty he had run of the corridors the other inmates never saw.
Origin & Usage
American prison slang; from 'trusted' inmate.
Variants
trustee
People Also Ask
What is a 'trusty' in prison?
An inmate given extra responsibilities and privileges by the authorities. In older slang it could also imply a convict who informed on others to the guards.
Where does the term 'trusty' come from?
It's American prison slang derived from 'trusted' inmate.
Is 'trusty' the same as 'trustee'?
They're often used interchangeably in prison contexts, with 'trustee' being a common alternate spelling.
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