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noun
A member of any Christian church characterized by ecstatic behaviour; especially of the Pentecostal Church.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal, usually
Synonyms: Holy Jumper
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A devoutly religious Christian person.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Holy Roller
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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noun
a member of a religion that expresses ecstatic fervor
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: churchgoer, church member
History
From the practice of some devout Pentecostals who would roll on the floor of the church in response to the infilling of the Holy Spirit.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
