Destroy, Demolish
A term used to describe an intense, energetic, or powerful performance that captivates and overwhelms the audience
Patois: The artist came on stage and mash it up, the crowd couldn't stop cheering
English: The artist came on stage and destroyed it, the crowd couldn't stop cheering
Hot Steppa , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gallis ,
Wah gwaan -English Translation - What’s going on or what’s up - Definition Pronounced as “waa gwaan”, the literal translation is “what’s going on” but when used as a greeting, it can also mean “What’s up”. Different variation of “Wah gwaan” may be used but they all have the same meaning. These include; wah deh gwaan, whatta gwaan or waguan (pronounced wa-goo-ahn)
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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, everything inna shambles
English: The place got messed up after the storm, everything in shambles
To deliver a powerful and captivating performance that leaves a lasting impression
Patois: Di artist mash up di stage with im energetic performance
English: The artist tears up the stage with his energetic performance
Hot Steppa , Infahmah , Shot a buss , Gallis ,
Break
Patois: Wah mek yuh mash up mi iphone
English: Why did you break my iphone
All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,
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