tub–thumper

noun tub–thump·er \ˈtəb-ˌthəm-pər\

Definition of TUB-THUMPER

: a vociferous supporter (as of a cause)

— tub–thump \-ˌthəmp\ verb

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Synonyms: advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight

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