God botherer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who persistently promotes religious beliefs to others, even when unwelcome.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An excessively pious person.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A religious preacher who visits homes to promote his or her beliefs.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “God botherer” mean?
A person who persistently promotes religious beliefs to others, even when unwelcome.
Is “God botherer” formal or informal?
God botherer is generally derogatory, slang.