Holy Joe
noun Slang.
a chaplain, especially in the U.S. armed forces.
a minister or priest.
a sanctimonious or overly pious person.
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Origin of Holy Joe
First recorded in 1870–75
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British Dictionary definitions for holy joe
Holy Joe
noun informal
a minister or chaplain
any sanctimonious or self-righteous person
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