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

The whole scene is very reminiscient of Donald Trump smirking next to a smug Amy Coney Barrett, the "libertine" and the Bible-thumper joining forces to crush the hope of women's liberation.

From Salon

Cumming plays the top-hatted mayor, Chenowith is a sour Bible-thumper, Trevit is a rapscallion carnival worker and Martin Short has a cameo as a leprechaun.

From Seattle Times

McCoy’s stage persona is less a backwoods Bible-thumper than boardroom guru, with some showman’s flair.

From Washington Post

The Federalist Society acts as an alternative to the American Bar Association with a monopoly on Republican nominees, Hollis-Brusky said, strategically placing people like Duncan who can’t be dismissed as a “crazy Christian” or “Bible-thumper”.

From The Guardian

He was no Bible-thumper and no pompous proselytizer.

From Washington Post

Related Words

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