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Jesus freak

Jesus freak noun: an enthusiastic Christian.

Noun

Jesus freak (plural Jesus freaks)

  1. (slang) An enthusiastic Christian.
    • What will people say when they hear that I'm a Jesus freak?
      What will people do when they find out it's true?
      I don't really care if they label me a Jesus freak.
      There ain't no disguisin' the truth.1995, “Jesus Freak”, TobyMac (lyrics), performed by dc Talk
  2. (derogatory, slang) One who is perceived to be showily, sanctimoniously, or obsessively Christian.

Forms of Jesus freak

pluralJesus freaks

Origin of Jesus freak

The phrase originally was applied to those involved in the Jesus movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, within the context of the freak scene of that era. This usage was seen as pejorative by outsiders and led to the derogatory use. However, some Christians now consider it a reclaimed word, as Christians, especially Christian youth, occasionally use it today as a positive term to let others know that they are not ashamed of their belief in Jesus.

Questions about Jesus freak

What does Jesus freak mean?
Jesus freak means an enthusiastic Christian.
What part of speech is Jesus freak?
Jesus freak is a noun.
What is the plural of Jesus freak?
The plural of Jesus freak is Jesus freaks.

Words near Jesus freak in the dictionary

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  10. Jesus H. Christ
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