holy joe

• Expression argotique vieillie désignant une personne très religieuse ou dévote, en particulier un ecclésiastique ou quelqu'un d'excessivement pieux. La phrase est considérée comme démodée et rarement utilisée en français moderne.

An outdated slang term for a very religious or pious person, especially a clergyman or someone who is excessively devout.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.

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

   bigot

   • 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.