Meaning
To fall down, topple, or collapse — 'tumble' plus 'down'. A person can 'tumble dung' the steps; an old wall or house can 'tumble dung'; and, figuratively, a plan, business, or situation can 'tumble dung' when it falls apart. It carries the sense of coming down suddenly and messily.
Examples
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Di pickney tumble dung di step.
The child tumbled down the steps.
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Di old house a tumble dung.
The old house is falling down.
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Everyting tumble dung after di boss lef.
Everything fell apart after the boss left.
Origin
From 'tumble' + 'down' (dung); to fall/collapse. See [[lick-down]], [[mash-up]].
How it’s used
To fall down/collapse; also to fall apart. See [[lick-down]], [[mash-up]].