broomstick

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A control stick of an airplane or other vehicle.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A firearm.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “broomstick” mean?

A control stick of an airplane or other vehicle.

Is “broomstick” formal or informal?

broomstick is generally slang.