Destroy/Demolish
To break, destroy, ruin, or damage something — physically, emotionally, or even metaphorically. It can also mean someone is extremely tired, hurt, or even intoxicated.
Patois: Di car mash up inna di crash
English: The car got wrecked in the crash
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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A phrase used to describe something that is in a state of disarray, chaos, or destruction, often used to express shock or disbelief.
Patois: Di place get mash up afta di storm, everyting inna shambles
English: The place got messed up after the storm; everything was in shambles.
Break
Patois: Wah mek yuh mash up mi iphone
English: Why did you break my iPhone?
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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