broom up
The phrase "broom up" can refer to thorough cleaning, certain dated actions involving wood, or idiomatic expressions indicating behavior or posture.
Definition
B1Cleaning
(informal)To clean a mess thoroughly using a broom.
Example
- She decided to broom up the kitchen after the party.
C2Woodworking
(dated)To repeatedly strike a piece of wood, causing the top to fray and wear down.
Example
- The carpenter had to broom up the stake to achieve the desired texture.
C2Horticulture
(dated, technical)For a tree to show signs of a witch’s broom infection, causing deformed growth.
Example
- The old oak began to broom up, indicating a severe mistletoe infection.
B2Idiomatic
(informal, humorous)To describe someone as stiff, overly formal, or pompous, as if they have a broomstick keeping them upright.
Example
- He walked into the room with such a straight posture, like he had a broom up his backside.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "broom up":
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