Traditional
Still common
Definition
Broken, ruined, or very drunk.
Example Sentence
"That fence is completely munted."
Where "Munted" Comes From
Crossed over from New Zealand slang, where it's used just as commonly, before settling comfortably into Australian vocabulary — its exact origin is murky, but the blunt, thudding sound of the word matches the meaning well.
It stretches easily to cover two different kinds of ruin: something physically broken, or someone thoroughly drunk.
How Aussies Actually Use It
Handy for describing anything physically wrecked, from a car after a prang to a fence knocked over by a storm — "completely munted" leaves no doubt about the state of things.
It's also common on a big night out, where someone might end up just as munted as the fence.
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