preachify

[ pree-chuh-fahy ]

verb (used without object)

, preach·i·fied, preach·i·fy·ing.

1. to preach in an obtrusive or tedious way.

preachify

/ ˈpriːtʃɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. informal.
   intr to preach or moralize in a tedious manner

Derived Forms

• ˈpreachiˌfying, noun

Other Words From

• preachi·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of preachify¹

First recorded in 1765–75; preach + -ify

Example Sentences

Soon as the gals and I get the dishes done, we'll be out to hear Abe preachify.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• admonish
• exhort