To give a public expository speech using vague and uplifting rhetoric; spoken in a sing song rhythmic cadence; as though participating in an open mic poetry slam.
This description is based on the
key poetic delivery style elements of rapper and slam poet Lonnie “Common” Rashid
Lynn.
This expression was made popular by the Season 2 trailer of the series Woke. The expression will get old when
people find their own approach to public speaking; and, stop biting other
people’s style. Which — actually — means that this expression will be around for a while!
Damn! Did you hear him give that best
man speech; he was going full Common celebrating the bride and groom. I can’t remember a word he
said but it made me feel a lot
better about jumping the broom.