"Jesus phone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Jesus phones [plural]
Etymology: Humorously from its perceived desirability and goodness. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Jesus phone (plural Jesus phones)
  1. (informal, humorous) The iPhone. Tags: humorous, informal

Inflected forms

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