morto

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Meaning · English

Very embarrassed or embarrassing.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “morto” mean?

Very embarrassed or embarrassing.

Is “morto” formal or informal?

morto is generally slang.