Morto

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Very embarrassed or embarrassing. Ireland, slang

    "I was, to use the vernacular, bleedin' morto. My shame notwithstanding, the whole day was a blast."

Example

More examples

"Cooped up in their homes for a second week, Italians are wondering how many more times the bells will toll sounare a morto."

Etymology

Clipping of mortified + -o.

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