tub thumper

/ˈtʌbˌθʌmpər/
noun
  1. A person who speaks loudly and forcefully in public, especially about politics or religion, often in a way that is seen as aggressive or overly emotional.
    • My uncle is a tub-thumper who loves to argue about politics at family dinners.
    • The preacher was a tub-thumper, pounding the pulpit and making the congregation cheer.
    • The candidate was a real tub-thumper, shouting his promises from every street corner.
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