holy joe

• Expressão antiga de gíria para uma pessoa muito religiosa ou devota, especialmente um religioso ou alguém excessivamente piedoso. A expressão é considerada obsoleta e raramente usada no inglês moderno.

An outdated slang term for a very religious or pious person, especially a clergyman or someone who is excessively devout.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

   Pessoa devota

   • 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.