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jesus handle 

The handle above the windows in most cars, so called for the propensity of people to shout "Oh Jesus!" while clutching it in mortal terror at the driver's skill level or sanity.

Also known as an oh shit handle.
My aunt is such a terrible driver. Whenever she drives everyone clings to their jesus handles.
jesus handle by Ko'rhyan March 26, 2009

Jesus-handle 

Noun: The handle located directly above passenger seat doors which can be grabbed when divine intervention is required.
"The car slammed its breaks and Allan grabbed the Jesus-handle."
Jesus-handle by Alison A. September 27, 2009

Jesus handles 

The handles on your car used for

a) hanging dry cleaning

b) holding on to dear life while you are in some sort of accident, praying to Jesus.

They are more commonly known as oh shit handles.
Wendy made several tight swerves that caused Bobby to crash into the window, so he held on to the Jesus handles to steady himself.
Jesus handles by Newbia Leogetti September 6, 2005

jesus hands 

When playing four-mallets on the marimba or vibraphone and the ends of the mallets cause blistering at the center of the hands. This causes the hands to resemble jesus' hands when they were nailed.
Hey, Jackie what's goin' on with your technique. You're getting Jesus Hands.
jesus hands by JeffR November 29, 2007

Jesus Handles 

The handles inside a car by the seats that be hung on to when swerving around tight corners and yelling "JESUS!"
Alice hung on with all her might to the Jesus Handles and yelled the accompanying expression as Luke took a tight corner.
Jesus Handles by Indigo Starr March 5, 2010

Jesus Hands 

A taunt used with your arms spread open and slightly halfway raised, as though being crucified, while approaching someone.
"This mfker's coming up hard with them Jesus hands.."
" I came at em with my Jesus hands."
Jesus Hands by SplishSplashOnMyRash November 29, 2017