"Jesus freak" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-Jesus freak.ogg Forms: Jesus freaks [plural]
Etymology: 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. 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. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Jesus freak (plural Jesus freaks)
  1. (derogatory, slang) One who is perceived to be showily, sanctimoniously, or obsessively Christian. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-Jesus_freak-en-noun-arc5Qts- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 88 12 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 84 16 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 88 12
  2. (Christianity, slang) An enthusiastic Christian. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-Jesus_freak-en-noun-t0z-oahA Categories (other): English religious slurs Disambiguation of English religious slurs: 38 62 Topics: Christianity

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