This is a New Zealand word for broken or ruined.
It has always been around; or so I’m told. It came more in vogue however following the Christchurch earthquakes. The Mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker told journalists ‘Our main sewer trunk is seriously munted. I believe that is the technical term.’
No it’s not a green space with grass, trees and children’s play areas. Well, yes it is, but not necessarily!
If you are driving around in your motor vehicle looking for somewhere to leave it whilst you embark on your shopping, then you are ‘looking for a park’. When you have found somewhere you have found ‘a park’, not a ‘parking space’ but ‘a park’.
Ok it’s not strictly a word. It’s an acronym.
You’ve heard of a BLT? Well this is a BLAT.
BLT, as you know, is an acronym for bacon, lettuce and tomato. BLAT is an acronym for bacon, lettuce, avocado and tomato. Avocados are grown here in New Zealand and are therefore more plentiful. ‘Avos’ ( the New Zealand abbreviation) are often included as part of the menu…
