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Netflix fans have been left scratching their heads after tuning into hit Aussie teen series Heartbreak High.
A reboot of the 1994 series of the same name, the show follows the students and teachers of Hartley High as they navigate the dramas that arise when coming-of-age.
The ensemble cast includes Ayesha Madon, James Majoos, Chloé Hayden, Asher Yasbincek, Thomas Weatherall and Will McDonald.
It’s been a massive hit around the world, with the first season picking up 15 AACTA Award nominations in Australia, as well as an International Emmy Award.
However, when tuning in to season 2, many people have been left with lots of questions, namely what the heck many of the terms used actually mean.
‘I started watching Heartbreak High and Australians have the wildest slang bc what the hell is a gronk,’ one person posted on X.
Heartbreak High has left many Netflix viewers around the world perplexed (Picture: Netflix)
‘The amount of slang I’ve added to urban dictionary/ translate watching Heartbreak High…,’ Lola shared.
‘Me having to look up Aussie slang while watching this show is hilarious,’ Deja added.
As many Aussies have also pointed out, they aren’t surprised at the confused reactions of many.
However, if you’re one of the viewers who wants to know what ‘yarned’, ‘povvo’ or ‘munted’ means, we have you covered.
‘Povvo’
Aussie slang used in the show is now being exported (Picture: Netflix)
When asked about what ‘legal aid’ is by Amerie’s younger sister as she fills out forms to emancipate from her father, Harper replies: ‘It’s when you’re a povvo loser and you can’t afford to pay for your own lawyer.’
Meaning: Poor, without money, broke
‘Yarned’
Malaki tries to downplay a ‘yarn’ he had over the school holidays (Picture: Netflix)
In an early episode, Missy asks Malaki if he even cares about ‘what we yarned about over the holidays’ when Amerie again turns her attention towards him.
Meaning: Have a chat
‘Munted’
After Ant threatens to chop his penis off during an introspective drug high, Amerie declares that the boys at their school are ‘actually munted’.
Meaning: Broken, messed up
‘Chuck a s***’
Amerie uses this term to describe her close friendship with Harper (Picture: Netflix)
In the first episode of the second season, Amerie tells Harper she ‘can’t even chuck a s*** without her being there’.
Meaning: Go to the toilet and do a poo
‘Cooked’
After getting a talking down by the schools principle for shooting classmate Spider with homemade pepper spray, Amerie declares that her response was justified as the boys at the school are ‘cooked’.
Meaning: Messed up
Some of the students start investigating the ‘Bird Psycho’ this season (Picture: Netflix)
‘Cobba’
While on the phone to his boyfriend Darren in prison, one of Cash’s fellow inmates calls him ‘cobba’.
Meaning: Mate
‘Gatho’
After discovering the dead bin chicken (an Ibis) on Harper’s school bag, a group of friends head to a gathering which will be attended by their classmates and is a chance to try and figure out who is targeting them.
Meaning: Party
New student Rowan has a lot to learn from his classmates (Picture: Netflix)
‘Hard yakka’
During the aforementioned gatho, Rowan tries to convince Malakai that he doesn’t know what it’s like to work on a farm despite his classmates being convinced he’s a real country boy after moving to Sydney from Dubbo. During the chat he mentions he’s never done any ‘hard yakka’.
Meaning: Hard work
‘F***ing oath’
When chatting about their respective situationships, Malakai and Missy declare they are ready to move on, to which he declares: ‘F***ing oath, sis’.
Meaning: You’re so right, I agree
The season is a reboot of the hit 90s series of the same name (Picture: Netflix)
‘Bush doof’
When Darren meets up with former classmate Dusty at his new boarding school, the latter alerts him that a person he was looking for was at a ‘bush doof’.
Meaning: Outdoor party/ rave
‘Wagging’
During a discussion about the identity of ‘Bird Psycho’, Quinni and Sasha debate how ‘wagging’ school isn’t a ‘good look’.
Meaning: Skipping class
Heartbreak High is streaming on Netflix.
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