Street
mash up
What does mash up mean?
To destroy or wreck something; in performance slang, to 'mash up di place' is to thrill the crowd.
"Di storm mash up di whole roof."
Origin
Jamaican Patois, from English 'mash' meaning to crush. Spread via reggae and dancehall; later 'mashup' took on a separate music-remix meaning in wider pop culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'mash up' mean in Patois?
It means to break, destroy, or ruin something — or to absolutely dominate a performance.
Is 'mash up' good or bad?
Both — 'mi car mash up' is bad, but 'she mash up the show' means she killed it.
Is the music 'mashup' the same word?
It shares the root but the remix sense developed separately in DJ and pop culture.
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