Mrs Faust Glossary

Mrs Faust Glossary

Faust

The leading character in a German folk tale that strikes a bargain with the devil; in exchange for money, power, and wealth, Faust surrenders his soul.

Shacked up

An urban term referring to sexual partners (who are not yet married) living together.

Hitched up

To mend a romantic relationship or getting married.

Mortgage

A loan on a house, plot, or property.

Kudos

Praise, glory, credit, and other forms of recognition.

Chronic

Recurring, long-term, or consistent.

To lay the ghost

To rest, or stop worrying about something troubling you, especially from the past.

Mad

Mentally ill, of unsound mind.

Havana

A first-class cigar from Cuban tobacco.

Vegan

A person who abstains from all forms of meat consumption.

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