God botherer

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Etymology[edit]

God +‎ botherer.

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God botherer (plural God botherers)

  1. (UK, slang, derogatory) A person who persistently promotes religious beliefs to others, even when unwelcome.
  2. (UK, slang, derogatory) An excessively pious person.
    Synonyms: Bible basher, Bible thumper
  3. (Australia, New Zealand, slang, derogatory) A religious preacher who visits homes to promote his or her beliefs.
  4. (UK, military slang) A military chaplain.
    Synonym: sky pilot

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