broken-up
adjectiveUK /ˌbrəʊkən ˈʌp/
US /ˌbroʊkən ˈʌp/
Something that is broken-up is in many small pieces.
The ice on the pond was broken-up and unsafe to skate on.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A relationship or group that has ended or separated.
After the broken-up band stopped playing, each member started a new project.
3. A surface that is rough and not smooth or even.
The broken-up road made the car bump and shake.
4. A voice that is interrupted and shaky, often from emotion.
She spoke in a broken-up voice after hearing the sad news.