Denotes an antebellum marriage ritual used by African-American slaves, who were often prevented from legally marrying.
With wide variations, the basic feature of the ritual was that the marriage union was solemnized by a young couple leaping together over a broom. This would be done in the context of a family gathering.
Widely practiced in the American South, the ritual may have an African origin, or it may have been adapted from a similar ancient Celtic fertility ritual.
"Jumping the broom" is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity as a tribute to the customs of American slaves.
With wide variations, the basic feature of the ritual was that the marriage union was solemnized by a young couple leaping together over a broom. This would be done in the context of a family gathering.
Widely practiced in the American South, the ritual may have an African origin, or it may have been adapted from a similar ancient Celtic fertility ritual.
"Jumping the broom" is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity as a tribute to the customs of American slaves.
by Thomas Nickerson April 18, 2006
noun. A mustache made famous in the 1980's; worn by the likes of Tom Selleck and Ron Jeremy amongst others. Named as such for its very thick and bushy manner closely resembling a push broom. Accentuated by the fact there is no goatie to compliment. Though outdated, a favorite amongst murphs (see murph).
Because of his push broom, Otranto could smell the remnance of the zot (see zot)Freeda gave him for days.
by murphonius murp September 29, 2004
by Simonjayyy November 20, 2016
That one autistic kid that spent $175 on a Minecraft server.
He can also run as fast as the snail from turbo coz his mum feeds him oil.
He can also run as fast as the snail from turbo coz his mum feeds him oil.
by Yute899320 July 26, 2019
Using a device primarily designed for cleaning to counter act ones lose of balance and motor skills due to fentanyl/ heroin inebriation.
by OG Bobby Hill November 26, 2019
by Jamen98 April 04, 2021