Bible-thumper

[ bahy-buhl-thuhm-per ]

noun

, Informal.

1. an evangelist or other person who quotes the Bible frequently, especially as a means of exhortation or rebuke.

Bible-thumper

noun

1. slang.
   an enthusiastic or aggressive exponent of the Bible Also calledBible-basherBible-pounderBible-puncher

Derived Forms

• ˈBible-ˌthumping, nounadjective

Other Words From

• Bible-thumping adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bible-thumper¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Mrs. Lincoln, who is a bit of a Bible-thumper, is strongly depicted in the film instead as a fire-and-brimstone conservative.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• bishop
• chaplain
• cleric
• evangelist
• missionary
• pastor
• pontiff
• preacher
• priest
• rabbi