holy joe

• Veralteter umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für eine sehr religiöse oder fromme Person, besonders einen Geistlichen oder jemanden, der übermäßig frömmlerisch ist. Der Ausdruck gilt als veraltet und wird im modernen Englischen selten verwendet.

An outdated slang term for a very religious or pious person, especially a clergyman or someone who is excessively devout. The phrase is considered old-fashioned and rarely used in modern English.

1. Pious or religious personC1informalamerican

   A term used to describe someone who is very religious or devout, often used in a slightly mocking or informal way.

   Frommer Mensch

   • He's a bit of a holy joe, always quoting scripture.
   • Don't be such a holy joe; we're just having fun.
   • The camp was run by a group of holy joes who made us pray before every meal.