Bible-thumper
[
bahy
-b
uh
l-thuhm-per]
/ˈbaɪ bəlˌθʌm pər/
noun
,
Informal.
1.
an evangelist or other person who quotes the Bible frequently, especially as a means of exhortation or rebuke.
Origin
1920-25
Related forms
Bible-thumping,
adjective
British Dictionary definitions for
Bible-thumper
Bible-thumper
noun
1.
(
slang
) an enthusiastic or aggressive exponent of the Bible
Also called
Bible-basher,
Bible-pounder,
Bible-puncher
Derived Forms
Bible-thumping,
noun,
adjective
Word Origin and History for
Bible-thumper
n.
"strict Christian," by 1843.