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Munted as, bro

Everyday declaration that something's wrecked - or that you are. Peak casual NZ.

"Car's munted as, bro."

Munted at the races

A very specific NZ state - drunk and dressed up at the horse races. Cup Day energy.

"Half of Christchurch is munted at the races today."

Munted from the mahi

Exhausted from work. NZ's tired-but-proud state.

"Munted from the mahi, straight to bed."

Munted in the head

A bit crazy or foolish - affectionate or literal.

"You're munted in the head, bro."

Munted knee

The classic Kiwi injury - a wrecked knee, usually from rugby or DIY.

"Rugby gave me a munted knee for life."

Munted logic

Flawed reasoning; a broken argument. 'That's munted logic, mate.'

"Cheaper to drive three hours? Munted logic."

Munted merchant

Someone always wrecking things or wrecked themselves. NZ 'merchant' suffix in action.

"He's a proper munted merchant on the tools."

Munted munter

Peak affectionate insult - a wrecked fool. Only among mates.

"You munted munter, you locked the keys in again."

Munted my back

Injured my back - 'munted' applied to the body. Common tradie lament.

"Munted my back lifting the deck timber."

Munted my bag

Wrecked my schoolbag - or, figuratively, ruined my stuff.

"Zip broke, munted my bag."

Munted roads

Wrecked roads - potholed, slipped, storm-damaged. A NZ regional constant.

"Munted roads after the cyclone."

Munted the diet

Blew the healthy eating - usually at a barbecue or bakery. Cheerful defeat.

"Bakery run munted the diet."

Munted the group chat

Said something that killed the vibe in the chat - modern social misstep.

"His hot take munted the group chat."

Munted the landing

Failed at the final step; fell over at the finish. Sporty imagery.

"Nailed the whole thing then munted the landing."

Munted the plan

Ruined the plan. 'Rain munted the plan.'

"Flat tyre munted the plan."

Munted the printer

The universal office lament - the printer's broken again. 'Munted' meets modern life.

"Munted the printer right before the deadline."

Munted the roster

Messed up the schedule. Workplace NZ.

"Someone munted the roster, I'm on twice."

Munted the tackle

Missed or botched a tackle - and, figuratively, fluffed an attempt.

"Munted the tackle and they scored."

Munted the vibe

Ruined the mood or atmosphere. 'He munted the vibe.'

"That comment munted the vibe."

Munted the vibe again

Repeat offence of ruining the mood - said with a sigh.

"He munted the vibe again with that joke."