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词汇 devil-dodging
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Definition of devil-dodging in English:

devil-dodging

noun ˈdɛvlˌdɒdʒɪŋ
rare, derisive, slang, humorous, historical
  • The action or practice of attending services of more than one Christian denomination.

adjective ˈdɛvlˌdɒdʒɪŋ
slang, rare, derisive, humorous, historical
  • 1Extremely devout or sanctimonious; overzealous.

  • 2That attends services of more than one Christian denomination; (in extended use) ecumenical.

Origin

Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From devil + dodging, after devil dodger<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charley Wag. From devil + dodging, after devil dodger.

Definition of devil-dodging in US English:

devil-dodging

nounˈdɛvlˌdɒdʒɪŋ
rare, derisive, slang, humorous, historical
  • The action or practice of attending services of more than one Christian denomination.

adjectiveˈdɛvlˌdɒdʒɪŋ
slang, rare, derisive, humorous, historical
  • 1Extremely devout or sanctimonious; overzealous.

  • 2That attends services of more than one Christian denomination; (in extended use) ecumenical.

Origin

Early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From devil + dodging, after devil dodger<br>mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charley Wag. From devil + dodging, after devil dodger.

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