morto
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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.