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happy-clappy — happy clap|py [ˌhæpi ˈklæpi] adj BrE informal relating to a Christian church where people sing, shout, show their emotions, and encourage other people to join their church used to show disapproval ▪ happy clappy Christians >happy clappy n … Dictionary of contemporary English
Happy-clappy — is a derogatory term originating in the United Kingdom, referring to a style of Christian worship particularly evident in charismatic churches and epitomised by the Toronto Blessing, which became extensive in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. The… … Wikipedia
happy-clappy — /hæpi ˈklæpi/ (say hapee klapee) Colloquial –noun (plural happy clappies) 1. a member of a Christian group that favours an informal religious ceremony with audience participation, as by handclapping, and contemporary music with religious lyrics.… …
happy-clappy — happˈy clappˈy adjective (informal, usu derogatory) Denoting any form of demonstratively enthusiastic Christian worship, esp involving chanting and hand clapping • • • Main Entry: ↑happy … Useful english dictionary
happy clappy — Meaning A disparaging name for the form of Christian religious observance which is informal, musical and spontaneous. Origin Came into use in the 1980s in the UK. Applied especially to aficionados of the Toronto Blessing form of worship … Meaning and origin of phrases
happy-clappy — UK [ˌhæpɪ ˈklæpɪ] / US adjective British informal, showing disapproval relating to a type of Christian church where people worship in a very enthusiastic way by singing loudly, shouting, and clapping … English dictionary
happy clappy brigade — Noun. Collectively those with a very strong religious faith, who might be seen as been particularly public in their unity and preaching, such as a sect … English slang and colloquialisms
St. Paul's Cathedral (Regina) — St Paul s Anglican Cathedral, Regina, a pro cathedral from 1944 until 1973, is a modest parish church building on the outskirts of Regina s central business district. It has been the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Qu Appelle, in the… … Wikipedia
Graham Kendrick — (born on 2 August 1950, Blisworth, Northamptonshire) is a prolific British Christian singer songwriter and worship leader. He is the son of a Baptist pastor. He now lives in Croydon and is a former member of Ichthus Christian Fellowship. Together … Wikipedia
Holy Roller — is a term in American English used to describe Pentecostal Christian churchgoers. However, Holy Roller is also more commonly used to describe any religion follower that tries to promote their religion at doorsteps or in public forums. The term is … Wikipedia
