God botherer

English

Etymology

Fom God +‎ botherer.

Pronunciation

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Noun

God botherer (plural God botherers)

1. (UK, slang, derogatory) A person who persistently promotes religious beliefs to others, even when unwelcome.
2. (UK, slang, derogatory) An excessively pious person.

   Synonyms: Bible basher, Bible thumper

3. (Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) A religious preacher who visits homes to promote his or her beliefs.
4. (UK, military slang) A military chaplain.

   Synonym: sky pilot

Related terms

• God-bothering

Translations

Bible thumper — see Bible thumper