Holy Roller

noun

, Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a member of a Pentecostal sect.

Holy Roller

noun

1. derogatory.
   a member of a sect that expresses religious fervour in an ecstatic or frenzied way

Other Words From

• Holy Rollerism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Holy Roller¹

So called from the frenetic religiosity expressed during services

Example Sentences

People would just be shouting, like you go to church, a holy roller church or something like that.

From The Daily Beast

The seasons of protracted Holy Roller meetings often last for several weeks.

From Project Gutenberg

Apparently no meeting for any purpose is to be tolerated except the Holy Roller meetings themselves.

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The Holy Roller church in this community, as elsewhere, in its total influence promotes immorality.

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In the judgment of the more sober-minded people, the Holy Roller movement spoils the life of the community wherever it goes.

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