possible root from the French verb "mourir" meaning to die. The English word "mortgage" refers a home owner's loan that is usually with you until you die. Usage of the French root is supposed to make it sound fancier than "loan" - but it doesn't really.
J'ai mort - meaning "I am dead"
I have a mortgage - meaning "My social life is dead b/c I own a house"
I have a mortgage - meaning "My social life is dead b/c I own a house"
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Get the Morgane mug.Another way of saying "too expensive" or "I cant afford it". More commonly used amongst friends who like to blow their money on random shit.
pompous friend - Guys, lets go to the Ballet after an entire day of go karting.
working class person - Im sorry dude, Im going to have to take out a second mortgage to go, so I will pass.
working class person - Im sorry dude, Im going to have to take out a second mortgage to go, so I will pass.
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Get the Second mortgage mug.The art of drunkingly posing in the "Captain Morgain stance". Created on a whim, this drinking game became well know for it's ease of explanation and familiarity. The object is to see who among any number of people can stay balanced on one leg while lifting the other longer than all the rest, like balancing on one foot. All contestants must be noticeably inebriated in order for fairness to prevail. The winner claims victory and drinks 3 more drinks immediately for he/she is obviously less drunk than than the rest of the participants.
verb: morganeering
verb: morganeering
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Harry felt like a Mortgage Mule. He took care of his wife and family for years, then found out his wife cheated, and was just using him to pay the mortgage, so she had security and a place to sleep.
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